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1. C K Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net C P Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net p X enc cup eee Revision 1 7 108 APPENDIX A Network Availability Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY ES mccum E C1000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY E E C20 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Ethernet Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net HE REIS PARERE E RR C2000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net C200H Device Group EE IUE UE dE WEN Type WAY NET LINK Link Net E lt cp cem es Ese vowel se Wr os TT vel gt lt BINE IN MECHS gt lt 7 27 ves p gt gt ero cw vw cum Revision 1 7 Page 109 APPENDIX A Network Availability C200HE Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net wes qose pom i
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3. To use SYSMAC NET directly from a PC SYSMAC NET network service board and FinsGateway version 3 12 are required Windows NT4 only Revision 1 7 Page 3 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification When using Controller Link a Controller Link network service board wired or optical and FinsGateway version 3 12 are required In order to use an Ethernet net an Ethernet card Windows Sockets software and TCP IP must be installed and correctly configured Refer to the appropriate hardware system manuals for detailed information about connecting and configuring these devices for the environment Note If FINS Gateway is to be used with a CLK SLK PCI board in the Windows 98 or 2000 operating system the appropriate drivers must be installed These drivers can be found on the CX Server CD under CX Server WDM CLK PCI or CX Server WDM SLK PCI Installation This chapter describes the procedures involved in the installation of CX Server and the PLC Tools on a standard workstation running under Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT 4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later The software is supplied on CD ROM and is installed easily from within Microsoft Windows The installation can be terminated at any point during the installation process 1 2 3 1 Insert the CD ROM in the appropriate drive and select the Run option from the Start pushbutton on the taskbar 2 Click the Browse pushbutton to select the CX Server execut
4. copyright and trademarks acknowledged No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Moreover because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high quality products the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Nevertheless OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication Revision 1 7 Page 3 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual About this Manual This manual describes the CX Server application and its ability to control and monitor a range of OMRON PLCs It does not provide detailed information concerning the PLCs themselves for this information the commercial manual for the device must be consulted This manual contains the following chapters Revision 1 7 Chapter 1 Technical Specification This chapter describes CX Server in general terms and introduces the user to the relationship between CX Server and associated products It also provides details of the operating environment minimum configuration and installation procedures necessary for the satisfactory operation of CX Server Chapter 2 PLC Memory Component This chapter describes the PLC Memory Component and its ability to allow the user to view edit and monitor PLC Data Areas bits and
5. 1 2 3 1 Fromthe menu Table option select Add Source Link 2 Inthe Node Configuration dialogue enter the PLC Node number and type and the values for Memory Areas 1 and 2 Click OK 3 Repeat steps two and three for each new node Editing the Data Link Table Adding Nodes Use the following procedure to add a new Node to a Data Link table 1 2 3 1 From the toolbar click the Add Source Link button or from the Table menu option em select Add Source Link 2 Inthe Node Configuration dialogue enter the PLC Node number and type and the values for Memory Areas 1 and 2 then Click OK The new Node will appear in the Graphical Overview screen 3 Note that the Cycle Time options are only available when using the SYSMAC Link network type Adding Data Link Destination areas using Graphical Overview Use the following procedure to add a new Data Link destination to a table 1 2 3 1 From the toolbar click the Add Destination button or from the Table menu option 21 select Add Destination 2 Position the cursor in the appropriate node in the same row as the source to be added from then click the left mouse button The new destination point will be positioned in the selected node 3 Note that the Cycle Time options are only available when using SYSMAC Link network type Adding Data Link Destination areas using Node Entry screen Use the following procedure to add a new Data Link destination to a table 1 2 3 1 Selectthe n
6. The Network Setup dialogue allows parameter settings for a Controller Link network to be defined this includes the maximum number of nodes on a network the maximum number of polling units per communications cycle and the maximum number of frames per communications cycle On entry this dialogue displays the last parameters entered for a selected network Use the following procedure to setup Controller Link Network Setup settings 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Network Setup option from the Controller Link menu 2 Adjustthe settings as required or select the New pushbutton to return to the default values for the network Revision 1 7 Page 79 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool 3 Select the Write pushbutton to download the network parameters to the SYSMAC LINK network controller Note that this is only possible when the connected node is the polling server node otherwise the Write pushbutton is disabled The status display indicates whether the write operation was successful 4 Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Routing Tables Routing tables allow networked PLCs to be configured so that they can communicate with each other via gateways across remote networks These tables contain the network and unit number information required It is only necessary to set up routing tables if the end connection PLC is not a direct connection i e using another PLC as a gateway connection The routing tab
7. Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing Ship 23 255007 Ye ve No Ship 256 29 Ye Ye FO lt Ji NE T dye o s sl NEUE GNE To Sn Presentvaue status FC CPU 32 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 119 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HE Z Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write 299 Yes Yes Yes o sn eemvaw Sew Fo CPU 32 42 Device Group Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 120 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HG Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write CONN mem ve Dem ome om m 0 bit 7 Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO C200HG Z Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 121 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HS Device Group
8. SN2 formatted files 1 2 3 1 Select the Add old option from the Table menu in the SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Editor dialogue 2 Selecta file from the Open dialogue and select the Open pushbutton Table Information amp The Data Link Table Information dialogue allows the recording of comments against a particular table and is the same both in operation and appearance as that for the routing table comments described earlier Revision 1 7 Page 84 CHAPTER 9 PLC Clock Tool CHAPTER 9 PLC Clock Tool The PLC Clock tool provides a facility to monitor and set the PLC Clock and synchronise the PLC clock to the PC clock The PLC Clock tool dialogue can be set so that it remains top and is not obscured by other windows by clicking the right mouse button in the task bar and selecting the Always on Top option close the PLC Clock dialogue select the Close button in the title bar 52 PLC Clock NewPLC1 o x File Options Help Computer ro 15 41 30 15 41 29 9 20 99 9 20 99 Synchronise 51 Program The PLC Clock tool displays two clock images that represent the time for the computer PC on the left and the PLC on the right The time and date are also represented in a digital format for both the computer and the PLC The times for both the Computer and the PLC are updated once a second A synchronise button is locat
9. 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the IO Table component 2 Select Transfer to PLC from the Options menu to transfer an IO Table to the PLC Note If the PLC Setup area is either written to the PLC or to the IO Table area the PLC may need to be powered down and powered up in order for settings take effect If the settings need to be changed without switching off the PLC write the PLC Setup data first then either generate or write the IO Table Refer to Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component Comparing an IO Table The Registered IO Table can be compared with the CX Server IO Table and displays any differences This option is helpful to confirm that a table that has been set up in CX Server and has been transferred to the PLC agrees with how the hardware is set up Use the following procedure to compare a Registered IO Table with the CX Server IO Table 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the IO Table component 2 Select Compare with PLC from the Options menu Any differences if any are displayed in the IO Table component PLC Specific Features A number of features specific to types of PLC are described in the following paragraphs Hot Swapping Hot swapping is permitted for C1000H C2000H PLCs and allows modules to be changed without having to power down The modules swapped must be identical To Hot Swap select the Hot Swap option from the Options menu Setting Rack Start Addresses This option is on
10. 3 1 on line to the PLC See section 10 The Network Configuration Tool for details of this operation From the CX Net menu select Routing Table Setup From the Routing Table Editor menu select Options Transfer from PLC The routing table may then be saved to file by From the Routing Table menu select File Save Routing Table 5 Entera suitable filename and select Save Revision 1 7 Page 106 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables Revision 1 7 Page 107 APPENDIX Network Availability APPENDIX A Network Availability The following tables indicate the network available to each PLC device group FinsGateway has no network availability and is not described Note Modem connection is also available by Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY if a Modem device has been configured in Microsoft Windows Any device supporting Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY also supports Modem connections Refer to standard Microsoft Windows documentation for details on configuring a Modem device Note Where DeviceNet is indicated as an available network type for a given PLC direct connection from a PC is not possible No NSB support Instead connect via a Serial Port COMI etc or an another network type C H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY E E WE HESS
11. Enter RT Terminals SIOU and IO terminals addresses as required Note Each group Group 1 2 and 3 has pre set values assigned as a default Group 1 and Group 2 supports 32 and 16 IO units respectively Group 3 is reserved for racks and supports eight racks each of which supports eleven slots Revision 1 7 Page 42 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component PLC Timings The PLC Timings tab of the PLC Setup component allows cycle interrupt and event times to be set Use the following procedure to apply settings in the PLC Timings tab 1 2 3 1 Checkthe Watch Cycle Time setting and set the watch cycle time if enabled for the PLC the default is 1000ms 2 Checkthe Power Off Interrupt setting and set if enabled for the PLC the default is Oms 3 Setthe Cycle Time setting to define the time interval for cycles Set the Scheduled Interrupt Interval setting to schedule interrupts to occur at regular intervals either every 10ms or a specific value can be set Hold The Hold tab of the PLC Setup component allows the Hold area of the PLC s Work Area memory to be defined Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Hold tab 1 2 3 1 Check the Enable Hold Area setting to enable the Hold area and select its Start and End Address settings 2 Check the required racks from the CPU field Check the required Sysbus 2 remote master from the Sysbus 2 Remote Master field gt Check the required Sysbus remote master from t
12. If programs can be matched beforehand use this setting to reduce the Duplex Initial Operation time EM Division Transmission This option should be selected when it is required to transfer Duplex Initial data in specified EM sizes If the option is not selected the complete EM area will be transferred at once Note that this may cause the cycle time to be expanded for a short time Division Size If the EM Division Transmission option has been selected the value entered for the division size will determine the size of the EM area to transfer Note that this setting only takes effect at startup or at the start of an operation It cannot be changed during an operation Transfer Parameter Area of Inner board Select this option when it is required to transfer the Parameter Area of the inner board between Units Transfer Variable Area of Inne rboard Select this option when it is required to transfer the Variable Area of the inner board between Units CV Series PLC Settings The following paragraphs describe the features of the PLC Setup component associated with CV series PLCs Refer to Chapter 4 PC to PLC Communications for details of transferring PLC setup information to and from the PLC The common Set Default option resets PLC Setup component values to the default settings PLC Startup The PLC Startup tab of the PLC Setup component allows certain PLC settings to be made which always takes effect on startup until they are
13. Open Ctrl S Save Ctrl P Print Ctrl lt space Change Window Page 147 Routing Table Editor Toolbars Revision 1 7 Is Bie le tede New Open Save Print Print Preview Aways on top Transfer to PLC Transfer from PLC Check routing table Activate C Series Control Link routing Table Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl P Print APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Page 148 APPENDIX C Toolbars Keyboard Shortcuts Revision 1 7 Page 149 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools GLOSSARY OF TERMS Actual IO Table Address Application ASCII Auxiliary Area Baud rate BCD Binary Coded Decimal Binary Bit Boolean Bridge Broadcast address Bus Central Processing Unit Clipboard Command modifier Common link parameter Revision 1 7 The real hardware configuration of the PLC units and slots on power up A location in memory where data or programs are stored It can also identify a location of a node on a network A software program that accomplishes a specific task Examples of applications are CX Server CX Programmer CX Protocol and Microsoft Excel American Standard Code for Information Interchange An area of PLC memory which normally contains transmission Counters flags and control bits It also retains the status of the device during power failure The spee
14. an error description dialogue will be displayed If the check does not detect any errors the Main Screen will be displayed Restore button If during data entry the user wished to revert back to the table state that was in effect before the Table View was displayed The user should select the Restore button Cancel button This button will cancel any changes made whilst the Table View was being displayed and then display the Main View screen Transferring a Routing table to a PLC Once a routing table has been created or edited the routing table may be transferred to the PLC using the following steps 1 2 3 1 Ifthe Network Configuration Tool is on line to a PLC skip to 4 2 Save the current routing table using the Routing Table Edit menu File Save Routing Table Add Author and comment if required 3 Go on line to the PLC See section 10 The Network Configuration Tool for details of this operation 4 From the CX Net menu select Routing Table Setup 5 From the Routing Table menu select File Open Routing Table 6 Select the previously created filename and select open Or alternatively the routing table can be created 7 From the Routing Table Editor menu select Options Transfer to PLC Revision 1 7 Page 105 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables Transferring a Routing table from a PLC The routing table held within a PLC may be transferred from the PLC using the following steps 1 2
15. setting 1 2 3 1 2 1 90 px Ensure a bit is currently being monitored and is not read only Select the Attributes setting for the bit Select the forced state of the bit A bit can be forced on by selecting the Force On button from the toolbar A bit can be forced off by selecting the Force Off button from the toolbar Forced settings can be cancelled by selecting the Force Cancel button from the toolbar Select the Set Value button from the toolbar to set a value to the attribute The update rate is shown in the Properties field Further rows can be inserted into the Address Monitor window by selecting Insert from the Address menu Rows can be removed by selecting Remove from the Address menu rows can be removed by selecting Remove from the Address menu Revision 1 7 Page 15 Forced Settings CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component It is possible to specify the state of an address regardless of its actual physical state this is particularly useful for testing certain conditions or rungs in a ladder program Once scanned the Forced Status window displays the address value and attributes for all forced bits It is not possible to force bit addresses that are read only Displaying Forced Status The forced status of bits can be retrieved from the PLC Use the following procedure to retrieve the forced status of bits from the PLC 2 3 1 p 3 Ensure the PLC is online before activat
16. 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A data format supported by CX Server Special Input Output Unit A device which receives data or instructions from a master device Free areas within a rack to which units can be fixed Areas of memory employed by an SIO unit used to set operating parameters similar in manner to a hardware switch The parity bit is always set to 0 A unit designed for a specific purpose An OMRON PLC device supported by CX Server An area of PLC memory containing a flag indicating the status of steps used within a program Bits indicating the end of transmission of each set of data bits normally one or two bits they indicate the delay time between sending successive characters down the line An address that has been given a name to make the address information more flexible Symbols are inherited by CX Server by the invoking application OMRON high speed industrial network either co axial or fibre optic OMRON high speed optical LAN which can be of type C SYSMAC NET or CV SYSMAC NET OMRON network An area of memory used for controlling and managing a unit An arrangement of units for example network computers and PLCs A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool The Tagged database is also an export format of the CX Server Import tool Telephony Application Programming Interface The PLC to which information or instructions are directed An integral part of Microsoft Wind
17. 75 Closing a PLC 73 Creating an IO table 75 Cycle time settings 43 Data areas 10 Default settings 33 37 42 Deleting errors 75 Device information 74 Dragging into a CX Server project 74 EM memory as file memory 38 Error log settings 38 Error settings 45 46 Execution control settings 39 Execution process processing 34 Extended setup files 66 Hold settings 41 Information 74 Interrupt settings 43 IO refresh settings 40 Memory allocation settings 35 Offline PLC 73 Online PLC 72 Opening a PLC 72 Operating mode 38 72 Operating mode setting 74 PC communications 29 47 52 66 Refresh settings 43 Scanning for connections 73 Setting the operating mode 74 Settings 33 72 SIOU refresh settings 36 Startup settings 34 38 42 System settings 73 Testing network connections 76 Timing settings 35 41 Unit settings 36 Unit status 75 PLC Clock tool Introduction 83 Setting the time 83 Synchronise 83 PLC Error component Activating the error log following error detection 61 Clearing errors 58 75 Clearing messages 59 Clearing the error log 58 Clock settings 59 Customising component layout 60 Deleting errors 58 75 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Deleting messages 59 Deleting the error log 58 Disabling the error log 60 Eerror log 58 Enabling the error log 60 Error log entry type
18. 86 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Saving a new Data Link Table 92 Source Area Destination Nodes 87 Start Finish Size 88 Up Down 88 Data Link Editor Online Functions 92 Data link tables Access 81 Access to SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor 81 Common link parameter 149 Creating a SYSMAC NET data link table 81 Data Link Editor 80 Deleting a table 80 Deleting an item from a SYSMAC NET data link table 81 Editing a SYSMAC NET data link table 81 Editing a table 79 Import tables 82 Introduction 70 Logical error checking 82 Offline Data Link Editor 80 Offline SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor 80 Opening a table 79 Opening an existing SYSMAC NET data link table 81 Saving a table 79 Setup 78 Status bar 80 SYSMAC NET 79 SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor 80 SYSMAC NET table information 82 Table information 80 Updating table status 79 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component Access 50 Bit addresses 52 55 Block mode 55 Close 50 Colour configuration 56 Data trace 49 Display formats 55 Execute data trace time chart 52 Grid 56 Histogram mode 55 Importing SYSWIN files 56 Inserting a TRSM ladder instruction 50 Introduction 49 Modes of operation 51 Open a data trace file 53 Outline mode 55 Page 163 Sampling ranges 50 Saving data trace settings to
19. BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 126 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CJ1H H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for CPUs 65 and 66 Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 1 7 Page 127 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CJ1M Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 12 13 22 and 23 Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Special addresses MODE Revision 1 7 Page 128 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPM2 CPM2 S Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel RAT Write Special addresses MODE CQM1 Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs 0 bit 7 Revision 1 7 Page 129 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 41 42 43 44 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write 1024 n Special addresses CLOCK MODE CQM1H Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write 0 bit 7 CPU 11 21 Memory Areas Memor
20. CX Server project 71 Ping node test 76 Ping test 156 PLC settings 72 Project 71 Routing tables See Routing tables Page 162 Scanning for connections 73 Setting the operating mode 74 Status bar 70 SYSMAC LINK settings 76 System settings 73 Testing network connections 76 Unit status 75 User interface 70 CX Server About 2 6 150 Customer support 7 Installation 4 Starting See Access System requirements 3 CX Server 1 5 Fearures 2 CX Server project Access Edit Project dialog gt 71 Adding a device to a CX Server project 71 Adding a PLC to a CX Server project 71 Changing a device in a CX Server project 71 Changing a PLC in a CX Server project 71 Creating a new CX Server project 71 Device List dialog 71 Dragging device information 74 Editing a CX Server project 71 Editing PLC list 71 Opening an existing CX Server project 71 CX Server Software 1 D Data Link 78 Data Link Editor 85 Add Delete 88 Adding Data Link Destination areas 90 Adding Nodes 90 Area 1 and Area 2 87 Creating New Data Link Table 88 Deleting Nodes 92 Editing a Node Status Area 91 Editing Source or Link Areas 91 Editing the Data Link Table 90 Editing the Start Address Data 91 Editing Deleting Data LinkDestination Areas 91 Graphical Overview Screen 86 Loading a Data Link Table from disk 92 Memory 87 Node entry screen
21. Compact Flash Components Control bit Controller Link Counter area Counter CPU bus link area CPU type CPU CS1 series CS2 series CJ1 series CJ2 series C Series CV Series CVSS GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A type of memory card fitted to a PLC CX Server is made up of six components accessible from an invoking application A bit assigned a controlling role in the functioning of a device its status is set via a program to achieve this function A network that can send and receive large data packets flexibly and easily among the OMRON PLCs An area of PLC memory containing program counters and their related completion flags An area of memory reserved for the purposes of counting the number of times an event has occurred An area of PLC memory allocated to the CPU bus unit The type of CPU available to a specific device the amount of memory available to a PLC varies according to the CPU involved Central Processing Unit Indicates either a CS1G PLC or a CS1H PLC type PLC Indicates either CS1G H or CS1H H type PLC Indicates either a CJ1G or CJ1H type PLC Indicates either a or CJ1H H type PLC Indicates any one of the following types of PLC C2000H C200H C200HE C200HE Z C200HG C200HE Z C200HS C200HX C200HX Z C1000H C H C K C P COMI C500 C120 C20 2 Indicates any one of the following types of PLC CVM1 CVM1 V2 CV500 CV1000 or C
22. Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor The mode of the Data Trace Time Chart monitor component is identified prior to activation from the invoking application The Time Chart Monitor Data Trace Configuration dialogue allows the conditions for the Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor to be set i e specifying the data to be monitored the intervals at which this is to occur and the trigger conditions Data Trace alison Tigger Sampling wWordAddiesses Bit Addresses Smed p Wak 0001 Dalay Samples Use the following procedure to set conditions for the Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor modes 1 2 3 Revision 1 7 Select the Configure Trace Time Chart button from the toolbar Set the trigger condition that causes the data trace to start by selecting a Symbol Address and Value on the Trigger tab Use the Browse pushbutton to insert a known symbol from the invoking application If a bit address is selected the trigger is based on a falling or rising edge as opposed to a particular value for a word address the Value field changes to the Edge field For Time Chart Monitor only establish the sampling time and Buffer Size on the Sampling tab Apply a delay value in the Delay field A negative value in this field advances the start of the trace before the trigger condition by the supplied interval value A positive value in this field delays the trace after the
23. IO Table To create an IO Table Select Create from the Options menu Slot Allocation Use the following procedure to allocate a unit to a slot 1 2 3 1 Selectan empty slot in the IO Table component 2 Click the right mouse button and select a unit For Single and Multiple IO Units a secondary selection is required from the right mouse button menu The type of PLC series and individual rack configurations determine the units that can be installed and therefore the content of the right mouse button menu The types of unit that can be selected are described in following paragraphs Slots can also be allocated by transferring the rack information from the PLC Refer to IO Table Component in this chapter for information regarding transferring IO Table information from the PLC For CS1 series PLCs the IO fields for racks slots and units information can be edited directly in the IO Table tree Only those units in the Registered IO Table for CS1 series PLCs C200H including C200HS X G E PLCs and CV CVM I series PLCs can be edited Note Any slots allocated must be verified to ensure that the Real IO Table has been setup up correctly Single and Multiple Units Points with an IO Type of Input Output or Input Output can be applied to the IO Table component Each point contains a name and an address indicating its position in PLC memory The information contained within a point can be read or updated by the controlling system and its sta
24. It provides several helpful pieces of information while programming Instant Help brief message appears in the Status Bar as menu commands and buttons are selected Online Status The online or offline status of the PLC i e connected to PLC or not PLC Mode When connected to a PLC this shows the current PLC mode Connection errors are also displayed here Connected PLC and CPU Type The currently connected PLC and associated CPU can always be referenced in the status bar The Status Bar can be enabled and disabled from many components and tools by selecting the Status Bar option from the View menu Technical Support If the installation instructions for this application have been followed refer to Installation in this Chapter no difficulties should be encountered However if there is a problem contact Customer Services If a problem occurs check that it does not relate to a fault outside CX Server or the PLC Tools Check the following Revision 1 7 Page 6 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification The PC is working correctly The PLC is working correctly The communications system is set up correctly The errors cleared in the PLC When Customer Services need to be contacted keep the details shown in the following table to hand A clear and concise description of the problem is required together with the exact text of any error messages Note Use the About box to obtain th
25. Item Insert Insert Item Delete Delete Page 145 Import Export Tool Toolbars L1 New 2 Edit Project SE Import CVSS Sa Import LSS 4t Import Text SD Import Tagged Database oi Export to FinsServer TagDB Clear Screen e Print Screen About Revision 1 7 APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts Ctrl O Open Ctrl E Edit Project Ctrl C Import VCSS CtrleL Import LSS Import Text Ctrl V Import from FinsGateway Alt T Export Text AREV Export to FinsGateway TagDB Ctrl R Clear screen Print screen Page 146 Data Link Editor Toolbars epe lele elele gt b Revision 1 7 New Show All Network Nodes Open Save Toggle Network Single Node operation Transfer to PLC Transfer from PLC Delete Verify Node Status Automatic Datalink Setup Validate Table Wizard Add source link Add Destination Set properties Delete link destination service area Zoom in Zoom out Zoom original Print About Datalink Component APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl N New Ctrl O
26. Link Net cu Ye Ye Ye ve ve ve cun Ye Ye Ye Ye ves ves CVM1 V2 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Y CPUO1 Yes Yes es Yes Yes Yes Revision 1 7 Page 115 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas The following tables provide memory area details for each device group Some tables indicate special addresses These can be as follows CLOCK This allows reading writing of a PLC s real time clock BANKNO This allows reading writing of a PLC s extended memory bank number This allows reading writing of a PLC s run mode C H Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write UE BRUN E 0 252 Yes Yes Yes FC mew n Ye Ye we m amp w Ye ve Ye TR o On Ye No Special addresses CLOCK MODE C K Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Present Value Status PIDE 3E a Eee ESSE S E Lees s pem sr top wem wo Ye _ Lm Revision 1 7 Page 116 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C P Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Chann
27. Node numbers will be identified in the Network Disconnection diagrams If the disconnection occurs between the Local Node and a Network Node the number of the Local Node and the following Network Node will be given in the Network Disconnection diagram The Local Node diagram will also show the disconnection at this point The Logging Time indicator displays the values of the PLC clock and not true time Note that the disconnection information is only available when online to an optical ring type controller Link network that supports it Use the following procedure to display the network disconnection information 1 2 3 1 Fromthe network configuration dialog with the appropriate Project device selected click the connection button When the connection is made the Controller Link menu option will be displayed in the Menu bar 2 From the Controller Link options select the Disconnection Read option to open the Select Controller Link Unit dialog Revision 1 7 Page 95 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor 3 Inthe Select Controller Link Unit dialog open the Unit Type dropdown menu and select the appropriate Controller Link Unit If an unsupported unit is selected the OK button will not be lit 4 Click OK to display the Network Disconnection Dialog Note Network Disconnection information is only available for Optical type bus units for which the maximum number of nodes supported by the unit is 62 Transfer Data Links table to all n
28. Remote Terminals RTs and the IO All possible racks and unit numbers for the active PLC are displayed although these may not all be in use An address and IO string are displayed against each rack slot or unit this is used to indicate the input and output characteristics of the unit The status bar displays the selected PLC and CPU type and the current operating mode of the PLC When a Remote Terminal RT is added it can be expanded to provide the Terminals view showing entries for all slots on that remote rack Icons to the left of a rack indicate units fitted to expansion racks SYSBUS SYSBUS2 remote racks or IO Terminals To view the content of the IO Table double click on a rack The unit address is displayed in brackets for each slot Revision 1 7 Page 21 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Ti PLC 10 Table NewPLC1 _ Eile Options Help CS1G CPU45 44 0000 Main Rack e 0001 Rack 07 00 0001 Empty Slot 01 0001 Empty Slot 02 0001 Empty Slot j 03 0001 Empty Slot 04 0001 Empty Slot 05 0001 Serial Communications Unit SC 0 06 0001 Empty Slot 4 07 0001 Empty Slot 08 0001 Empty Slot j 09 0001 Empty Slot 0000 Rack 01 0000 Rack 02 0000 Rack 03 0000 Rack 04 0000 Rack 05 0000 Rack 06 4 0000 Rack 07 CS1G CPU45 Program 2 E 6 6 9 This icon
29. Select the Yes pushbutton to confirm the operation Page 16 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component Updating the Forced Status Window Use the following procedure to refresh the Force Status window 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component Click on the Address tab of the PLC Memory component Open the Forced Status area by double clicking the Forced Status branch from the Data Area Workspace in the Address tab Click the right mouse button in the Forced Status window and select Refresh PLC Memory Management A number of features of the PLC Memory Component are common to both the Memory tab and Address tab PLC Memory component files can be saved to the CX Server project Use the following procedure to save PLC Memory component details to the CX Server project 1 2 3 1 3 4 Select the Save Project button from the toolbar Save dialogue is displayed Select the required data areas to include in the file from the Areas to Save field Enter a comment in the File Comment field Select the OK pushbutton to proceed PLC Memory component files can be saved via a standard File Save dialogue Use the following procedure to save a PLC Memory component file 12 3 1 2 Select Save to File from the File menu The Save dialogue is displayed The Save dialogue is displayed Select the required data areas to include in the file from the Area
30. Syslink Unit and Controller Link Specific Settings A Syslink unit Software Switches dialogue includes a General tab and Data Link tab described previously The Error Information tab provides read only information regarding the errors that the PLC can detect and raise an error flag The Network Status tab provides network status information It also activates the PLC to perform internode tests Select the Start option to set the PLC to check for errors and report them Select the Stop option to stop the PLC from detecting errors The Network Node List field lists the network nodes and whether they are participating in the network operations Sysmac Bus2 Unit Specific Settings A Sysmac Bus2 unit Software Switches dialogue includes a General tab described previously The Slave tab provides specific status information to the Sysmac Bus2 unit There are various types of slave that may be connected to a Remote IO Master unit These slaves include IO Terminals Programmable Displays and Remote IO Slave units To view the slaves connected for a group select the Group required from the field at the top of the S aves tab The remainder of the Slaves tab displays the Node and Status for each category If the hierarchy of the IO Table has been expanded the three groups can be populated with other units Group 16 point and 32 point IO units Group 2 16 point 32 point 64 point and 128 point IO units 256 point dummy Group 3 58M Rem
31. The Fill Data Area dialogue is displayed 3 Fill operation can be performed on the memory areas that have been opened in the PLC Memory component Select the associated setting to fill that area 4 Supply the value in the Value field 5 Select the appropriate Fill Range option either All Visible Area Only or the selection currently highlighted by the cursor 6 Select a Value option either Binary Binary Coded Decimal Decimal Signed Decimal or Hexadecimal 7 If required select a Set Status Value setting and the appropriate On or Off option 8 Select the Fill pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation PLC Address Area The Address tab of the PLC Memory dialogue allows monitoring and forcing the status of individual bits f PLC Memory NewPLC1 Force Status File View Force Status Window Help 22 2518 CPU45 bol M ____ _ iCF006 ReadOnly 500ms Bi S vines 2 P First Scan 420045 Off _ ReadOnly 500 ms P Equals gt First Scan 420011 Off Read Only 500 ms Bit P_First_Scan_ i P First Scan Addresses Forced Status r M _ Ready 2518 CPU45 Run Z Revision 1 7 Page 14 Monitoring CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component Use the following to monitor an addre
32. Use the following procedure to retrieve online help from the Index tab of the Help Topics dialogue 1 2 3 1 Select the Help Index option from the Help menu 2 Enter a text query into the first step field The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field 3 Select an entry in the second step field and select the Display pushbutton or double click on the index entry 4 Ifan entry is linked to two or more topics the names of the topics are displayed in the Topics Found dialogue Select a topic and choose the Display pushbutton or double click on the topic Find Use the following procedure to retrieve on line help from the Find tab of the Help Topics dialogue 1 2 3 1 Select the Help Index option from the Help menu 2 Selectthe Find tab 3 Enter a text query into the first step field The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field Previous text queries can be retrieved by selecting from the drop down list in the first step field 4 Selecta word that matches the query some words may be automatically selected More than one word can be selected by pressing Shift and selecting another word to extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another word to add to the selection The third step field is refreshed according to the word or words selected The number of topics found are shown at the bottom of the dialogue 5 Select a t
33. a number of PLCs to be configured simultaneously Once a PLC has been defined in a project in terms of name device type and network type changing various settings allows the PLC behaviour to be altered Options can also be selected to check the PLC is functioning correctly The tabbed PLC settings component shows only options available for the selected PLC Some options will be greyed out in instances where they are not applicable to the PLCs current state The status bar displays the PLC and CPU type and the operational mode of the PLC Note When configuring a PLC it is advisable to have the PLC operational manual available for reference A warning is displayed before any changes are made to a PLC s current state This gives the option of cancelling the procedure Note The information provided in this chapter is not definitive because of the wide variety of PLCs and their differing nature even within the same PLC series Consult the relevant PLC operating manual for specific PLC settings information The PLC Setup component can be forced to stay as the top window by selecting the A ways on top option from the Options menu For Moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help Access to the PLC Setup component is from the invoking application and also via the CX Net Network Configuration Tool refer to Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool for further information
34. address is shown The colours associated with the Data Trace Time Chart view can be customised Use the following procedure to change the colours on the Data Trace Time Chart view 1 2 3 1 Select Colours from the Options menu The Trace Colour Selection dialogue is displayed 2 Select a Change pushbutton associated with a colour to be applied to a Word or Bit address A standard Microsoft Windows Colour dialogue is displayed 3 Selecta colour from the Colour dialogue and click the OK pushbutton Select the Cancel pushbutton from the Colour dialogue to abort the operation If required Select a Change pushbutton for another colour and repeat step 3 5 Select the Apply pushbutton from the Trace Colour Selection dialogue to apply the change colour settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the change colour settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The display of the Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor can be further refined by displaying a grid over the window Select Grid from the Options menu to control the display of the grid Any symbol names inherited from the invoking application can be displayed on Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor by selecting Show Symbol Names from the Options menu SYSWIN Data Trace and Time Chart Monitor Files SYSWIN 3 x Data Trace Files SDT and Time Chart monitoring files STC can be opened directly into CX Server Use the following procedure to import these
35. an existing routing table 1 2 3 1 Openthe PLC Network Configuration Tool dialogue and from the Project menu options select Open 2 Inthe Open Project dialogue select the File Type as Files 3 Inthe Open Project dialogue select the appropriate device type and click the Open button 4 From the list in the Project Devices window select the network to be opened From the Routing Table menu select Editor and then the required network type Note Routing tables have an RT SYSMAC NET for FinsLocal RT3 FINS Network filename extension Creating a new Routing Table Use the following procedure to create a new routing table within a project 1 2 3 1 Open the PLC Network Configuration Tool dialogue and from the Project menu options select New 2 Inthe Create Project dialogue enter a file name for the new table navigate to the folder where the file is to be saved and click the Save button 3 From the PLC Network Configuration Tool Project menu select Add Device 4 In the Add PLC dialogue Enter a Device Name and select a Device Type and Network Type from the dropdown menu And click OK 5 From the PLC Network Configuration Tool click on the device name in the Project Device window 6 From the Routing Table menu select Editor and then the required network type Adding a Local Network Use the following procedure to add a local network to a routing table 1 2 3 1 Open the PLC Rou
36. compared with data in the PLC File formats can be one of four types indicates partial program area files OBJ indicates full program area files STD indicates PLC setup area files IOM indicates any other type of file The 51 PLC also supports the configuration of EM memory as file memory Providing the EM Table Setting Enabled option from the Settings menu is set within the PLC Setup component whilst in Program mode Refer to Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component for further details Revision 1 7 Page 66 CHAPTER 7 Memory Card Component A fitted memory card on CV series PLCs or Compact Flash card on CS1 series PLCs must be formatted to be used as a file storage device Setting a CS1 series PLC as file memory in the PLC Setup component automatically formats EM file memory for use in the Memory Card component Memory Card Display The Memory Card component can be manipulated in the same manner as most Microsoft Windows displays to control what is displayed for example expansion of the file storage hierarchy The left pane displays the content in terms of Devices Networks and Points To expand the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon gt collapse the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon To view the content of a particular branch in the hierarchy double click on the item in the left pane B Select the Large Icons button from the toolbar t
37. file 53 Scale 55 Set trigger condition 52 Setting a timer interval 50 Setting conditions 51 Startus bar 49 Stop data trace time chart monitor 52 Trend graph mode 55 Trigger conditions 51 Upload data trace 52 User interface 49 Word addresses 55 Zoom 55 DDE 151 152 Item 154 Server 158 Topic 160 Deleting a Node 92 Displaying PLC Device Information 74 Displaying the PLC Unit Status 75 Displayiny Data Trace Time Chart 54 DLL 152 Download IO Table component 30 PLC Memory component 12 PLC Setup component 47 E Editing a Node Status Area 91 Editing Data 11 Editing Source or Link Areas 91 Editing the Data Link Table 90 Editing the Routing Table 99 Editing the Start Address Data 91 Editing Deleting Data Link Destination Areas 91 Error Checking Routing Table 100 Ethernet Software switches 26 27 Excution Controls 39 F Force Bits 15 Clearing all bits 16 Copying bits 16 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Deleting all bits 16 Display status 15 Hold bits 38 Scan status 15 Set value 15 Updating bits 16 Forced Settings 15 H Help See Online help Help and how to access it 5 Help topics 5 Help topics Find 5 Index 5 Help Topics Context sensitive help 6 Host Link Communications 36 40 44 I Table Component 21 I O Table Memory Comp
38. files 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Open button from the toolbar The Open dialogue is displayed 8 Select an alternative type from the Files of Type field either SYSWIN version Data Trace Files 5 or SYSWIN version 3 Time Chart Monitor Files SDC 3 Select a file to open Select the Open pushbutton to import the file Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Revision 1 7 Page 58 CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component This chapter describes the PLC Error component and its ability to display and clear PLC errors the PLC Error Log and messages The PLC Error component is only available when the PLC is online The PLC Error component provides a view of current errors occurring in the PLC s CPU and allows them to be cleared when the cause of the PLC error has been removed providing the PLC is in the correct mode Errors occurring are also written to the PLC Error Log and displayed in the PLC Error component automatically although if set to Manual Refresh the error history is only updated when the Refresh button is selected Messages are displayed when a user defined MSG instruction in the ladder program is encountered these messages may have been defined as part of an error trap or to provide more general information Messages may also be generated by the system in certain circumstances When a number of errors have occurred on the PLC the most serious error
39. has a GUI for each component and tool A disk permanently mounted on its drive A data format supported by CX Server The structure of a CX Server project from the root directory down through any sub directories groups to individual points contained within those groups A network driver A computer responsible for data management and for overall control of the system Programs and data are downloaded to a PLC from the host computer A system comprising one or more host computers connected to one or more PLCs by host link units these units facilitate the transfer of data between the PLC s and the host computer The interface between a PLC and a host computer Pictorial representations of computer resources and functions Many icons are used by CX Server components and tools as part of the GUI An OMRON PLC device supported by CX Server This CX Server tool is used for addresses and PLCs defined using the CVSS and LSS products An area of PLC memory containing the status of an input Device The location within memory indicating the status of an input Page 154 Input device Input Instruction Intel Hex Interface Internal data type Internode test Invoking application IO bit IO Table component IO type IO IP address table IP address IP router table IP Item LAN Link Relay Area Link system Link unit Link Load Local area network Local network address Revision 1 7 GLOSSAR
40. is displayed automatically For detailed information concerning a PLC error refer to the relevant PLC manual Fy PLC Errors 5 Ei Eile Options Help Errors Error Log Messages Details Ox80CF Fatal 10 Bus Error 0 80 Non Fatal CPU Bus Unit Parity Error CS1H CPU45 Run Clock Not Monitoring The status bar displays the connected device and PLC mode and the PLC Clock if one is present and clock monitoring has been enabled from the Options menu The Error Log is always available for CV and CS1 CJ1 series PLCs but can be selectively enabled or disabled for C series PLCs The PLC Error component can be forced to stay as the top window by selecting the Settings option from the Options menu and checking the Always on Top setting on the General tab Access to the PLC Error component is from the invoking application If a serious error has occurred the PLC Error component is displayed automatically close the PLC Errors dialogue select the Close button in the title bar Revision 1 7 Page 59 OMRON CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component Errors The Errors tab of the PLC Error component displays the current error status of the PLC when an error is detected in the PLC it is shown with the item identifier code position error status level and error details The icon next to the item number indicates the type of error detected and reflects the error status in the Status column Errors may be clea
41. lt lt C200HE Z Device Group nem nem T WAY NET LINK Link Net CPU11 Yes Yes 5 cum Ye Ye ve vw vw v opuse Yes Ye Ye ys Ye C200HG Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net NIME preci Yes Yes Ye Ye ves Ye C200HG Z Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net cpuss Ye ve Ye Ye Ye Ye ENS GENS IM CPU53 ee xe oe oe o oe Yee Revision 1 7 Page 110 APPENDIX A Network Availability C200HS Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C200HX Device Group Rl ETE WAY NET LINK Link Net _ ves ves ves ve ves ve ves ve cum ves ve ve ves Ye cu Ye ve ve ve ve Ye C200HX Z Device Group aire ima a d a Er WAY NET LINK Link Net ve ve ve ves ve cua ve Ye Ye ve Ye Ye cum e Ye Ye ve Ye Ye cum ve Ye ve ve ve Ye C500 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller De
42. mouse button depressed moving the mouse until the item has reached the required location The mouse button is then released The software which controls the communications between a computer and PLC translating any information passed between them into a format that the receiving Device can understand The method of transferral of data and possibly instructions between applications via the establishment of reference links between them The reflection of a signal along a communications channel in order to check the accuracy of data transmission by comparing the received data against the original data at the sending end Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory The number of address units which start at a specified data location The final communication link between computer and PLC or in the case of a Network configuration gateway PLC to PLC The address of the destination network to which communications are directed An indication of an error condition found in a system A 10 MB baseband local area network with each Device attached to the network having equal status and therefore the ability to transmit as and when required provided the line isn t busy The number of 1s in a data transmission is even A structure predetermined by a protocol containing specific fields for the transmission of data PLC mode which allows an application exclusive access to the Device The memory available to a CPU in addition to c
43. of the IOM hold bit is to be reset to OFF ticked or maintained when power is next turned on Forced Status This option specifies that the status of the forced status hold bit is to be reset to OFF ticked or maintained when power is next turned on Console Language Select the Console language to either English or Japanese as appropriate CPM1 1A only Expansion Instructions Set to either Default or User Settings This option is only available for SRM1 CPM2 PLCs CompoBus S Devices CPM2 S Select the Maximum number of CompoBus and S Devices to either 16 or 32 Communications Mode CPM2 S Sets the communications mode to either High Speed or Long distance Memory Error on Capacitor Failure Select this option if a memory error on capacitor failure is to be recorded Cycle Time The Cycle Time tab of the PLC Setup component allows the total cycle time for the CPU unit to be defined This period is the time taken to complete monitoring program execution and IO port servicing Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Cycle Time tab 1 2 3 1 Cycle Monitor Time setting This option sets the time allowed for the CPU unit to cycle through the type of operations indicated above If it is exceeded an error is generated and the CPU unit is stopped Revision 1 7 Page 44 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component 2 Cycle Time setting Use this option to define a minimum cycle time by selecting a time period in the
44. of the PLC This CX Server component permits the configuration of PLC settings Programmable Logic Controller A point is used to hold a value of a predefined type Boolean Integer Text etc The contents of a point may be controlled by an object or I O mechanism such as DDE The contents of a point may control the action or appearance of an object or be used for output via an I O mechanism Interrogating a device to check its operational status or whether it is ready to send or receive data A device connection point allowing data entry and exit A set of instructions which are performed by a computer or PLC An area of PLC memory reserved for the storage of programs PLC mode of operation during which the device can be programmed Programmable Read Only Memory Project PROM writer PROM Protocol PSTN An area of memory which can be updated with programs and data only once after manufacture once this area has been written to it can only be read not modified OMRON configuration file inherited from the invoking application Refer also to CX Server Project A device which writes the programs and data into PROM Programmable Read Only Memory A set of rules governing the transmission of data Public Switched Telephone Network Public Switched Telephone Network Rack RAM Read mode Read write mode Revision 1 7 A communications network carrying voice and data communications over switched lines The apparat
45. range to 9 999ms The default is Variable with the CPU calculating the cycle time in each cycle 3 Servicing Time setting This option allows the percentage of the defined cycle time which can be used to service a port to be set It can be set for the Peripheral Port RS232C Port Comms Port A and Comms Port B Note The Cycle Time setting is ignored if the Cycle Monitor Time setting is longer and vice versa provided a minimum time has been defined The CPU unit waits until the longer of the two time periods has elapsed before starting the next cycle Interrupt Refresh The Jnterrupt Refresh tab of the PLC Setup component allows certain PLCs to interrupt the main program by input and scheduled interrupts in order to call a subroutine Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Interrupt Refresh tab 1 2 3 1 Interrupt Responce Set the interrupt mode to High Speed to interrupt immediately or to Normal to wait for the current process to complete 2 SIOU Refresh setting This option must be set to Disable Refresh when the Interrupt Response setting is set to High Speed if the Disable Refresh setting has been set and the Interrupt Response is set to Normal the Disable Refresh setting is ignored 3 Schedule Interrupt Unit setting These are interrupts for which you can select regular intervals of either a fixed 10ms duration or Set in increments of 1ms 4 5100 Cyclic Refresh setting Set the SIOU Cyclic Refresh settin
46. the CX Server project settings and displays any differences or errors Select the Compare with Project option from the Options menu PC to PLC Communications The IO Table component permits the transferring of data to and from the PLC and allows comparisons to be made between data stored on the PC and the PLC Transfer an IO Table from a PLC The Transfer from PLC option loads the Registered Table into the CX Server IO Table replacing the currently displayed setup The IO Table can also be part of a general transfer which may for example include transferring program and memory data from the PLC Use the following procedure to transfer an IO Table from the PLC 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the IO Table component 2 Select Transfer from PLC from the Options menu to transfer an IO Table from the PLC The IO Table component is refreshed with the details from the PLC Revision 1 7 Page 29 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Transfer an IO Table to a PLC The Transfer to PLC option loads the CX Server IO Table into the Registered Table this is only available to C2000 CV and CS1 series PLCs The table can be transferred to the PLC at any time when the PLC is online but the operation can be delayed until other configuration settings have been made and then the complete configuration can be transferred to the PLC via the PLC Setup component Use the following procedure to transfer an IO Table to the PLC
47. the contents of the Data Link file Select the Write pushbutton to transfer the table to the PLC 5 Select the Verify pushbutton to compare the contents in the dialogue with those in the PLC Note Data Link tables have SL3 SYSMAC LINK SN3 SYSMAC NET or CL3 Controller Link filename extension Editing a Table To edit the displayed Data Link table click on the Edit pushbutton the associated offline table editor is used refer to Chapter 10 for SYSMAC LINK Controller Link Data Link Editor and Chapter 8 Offline SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor for further details Updating Table Status After an editing session using the offline editor i e after pressing the Edit pushbutton the dialogue can be updated using the Update pushbutton Saving a Table The Save As dialogue allows the displayed table to be saved to disk with a given name Use the following procedure to save a table Revision 1 7 Page 81 OMRON CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool 1 2 3 1 Click on the Save As pushbutton in the Data Link Setup dialogue The Save As dialogue is displayed 2 Enterthe new file name for the data link table ensure that the file type is correct in the File name field 3 Either select the Save pushbutton to save the new file and return to the previous dialogue or select the Cancel to abort the operation Deleting a Table in a PLC The current Data Link table held in the PLC can be deleted by select
48. their data link areas participating in the data link function Node entry screen This is the lower screen which allows the configuration of the data links for each individual node Edi View Onine Options Node 2 515 z Amal Awa C Dei Memoty Address Range 50 e o Area 3 D 0 To 32755 Status cio 4 CIO 0 To 6125 Source Asea Destination Nodes e g 15 123 Set 2456789101112 Properties Ofset 0 S 0 Ready SYSMACUNK No Mode Oline Revision 1 7 87 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor Graphical overview screen This comprises of a number of nodes each drawn vertically and inline with its neighbour horizontally The top section of each node contains the node number and the Area 1 and Area 2 memory types The lower section of the nodes displays the data links as a series of shapes An oval indicates a source for the DataLink and a rectangle the target or read area If a node does not form part of a Data Link no shape is displayed Each of the DataLink source and target s are displayed horizontally across each of the participating nodes Different data links are displayed in different colours Node entry screen The lower section node entry screen allows a single node at a time to be configured to participate in the data
49. to a network Finally from the Options menu check the table for Errors Page 101 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables EM PLC Routing Table File Edit Options Help Pa e 2522 CS1G CJ1G CPU45 Unit 00 Unit 01 ey Unit 02 11 121314 5 6 7 81 110 11 12 13 14 15 Unit 3 Unit 04 Unit 05 Unit 08 Unit 07 Unit 08 Unit 09 Unit 10 Local Network 810 4 Unit 11 ee Unit 12 ee Unit 13 Unit 14 Unit 15 7 Main View Overview Table View CS1G CI1G CPU45 Network 10 10 Program 7 Editing the Routing Table Open the appropriate routing table from the Network Configuration Tool dialogue then use the following procedure to edit the table 1 2 3 1 Local Network Inthe Routing Table dialogue right click on the Unit to be edited and select the appropriate option from the pop up menu save the changes select the Save option from the File menu 2 Relay Node Right click on the Relay node and select the appropriate option from the pop up menu 3 Remote Network Right click on the Relay node and select the appropriate option from the pop up menu Revision 1 7 Page 102 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables Error Checking Use the following procedure to view any validation errors 1 2 3 1 Either Select Check routing table for errors
50. trigger condition by the supplied value in sampling Select the Word Addresses field on the Word Addresses tab and or Bit Addresses on the Bit Addresses tab to be monitored Once all conditions have been set as required click the OK pushbutton Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the configuration operation Page 53 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component Use the following procedure to select the Word addresses or Bit addresses It is possible to set only word addresses bit addresses or a mix of both 1 2 3 1 4 Data Trace Configuration Ea Trigger Sampling Word Addresses Bit Addresses New Var2 Cancel Upload Help Select a free area in the Address Symbol columns with the right mouse button and click New The Address Selection dialogue is displayed Insert an address in the Address Symbol field or select the Browse pushbutton to locate a symbol from the invoking application Click the OK pushbutton in the Address Selection dialogue to accept the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The address or symbol is displayed in the Data Trace Configuration dialogue Multiple addresses or symbols can be applied To delete an existing address or symbol select an address or symbol with the right mouse button and click Delete When in the Data Trace mode of operation the data trace configuration in the PLC can be uploaded and viewed edited for
51. within memory indicating the status of an output device A device which receives signals from a PLC The signal sent from a PLC to an external device A unit of information transmitted across the network containing source and destination address information together with the actual data A bit transmitted with a packet of data indicating the type of parity check to be performed A type of validation check performed on transmitted information data can be tested for either even odd none mark or space parity The type of parity check involved is indicated by the status of the parity bit The location of a file including the drive directory name plus any subdirectories and the file name together with its associated extension A device which aids system operation rather than being central to its functioning Page 157 Performance Monitor tool Ping test PLC Error component PLC Memory component PLC Setup component PLC Point Polling Port Program Program memory Program mode GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A CX Server tool for monitoring communications throughput and for displaying CX Server s current performance level i e a check to see if CX Server is becoming overloaded A standard Ethenet communications test This CX Server component displays and manages PLC errors This CX Server component allows the user to view edit and monitor either channels words or individual bits in areas
52. 1 cpus ves CQM1H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net ow Y cw ves ves ve cw ves vw 1 ve Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY mc om CPU44 Yes gt _ _ cues Ye ve ve ve ve l Revision 1 7 113 APPENDIX A Network Availability CS1H CS1H H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IDSC Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C01 Yes Yes ce ve ve CV1000 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net cu ve Ye Ye ve e 1 CV2000 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Revision 1 7 Page 114 APPENDIX A Network Availability CV500 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net cu ve Ye Ye ve e 1 CVM1 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK
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55. 32 PLC to PLC connection 1 to 1 Link Master Sets PLC as master in an RS232 PLC to PLC connection NT Link 1 1 For using NT link commands in an RS232 PLC to PT Programmable Terminal connection NTI Link l n For using NT link commands an PLC to RS422 485 multi PT connection Protocol Macro 1 1 Single PLC RS232 to device connection Protocol Macro I n PLC to RS422 485 multi device connections Select the CTS Control setting to enable use of the CTS line on the PLC Set the Unit Number setting for the selected PLC Set the Delay setting a pre set transmission delay in the range 0000 to 9999 for BCD this is in 10ms units The following entries cannot be amended Link Words These word addresses are fixed at LROO to LR63 or bit addresses from LR0000 to LR6315 Start Code and End Code The message start and end codes NT Link Max Error Settings The Error Settings tab of the PLC Setup component defaults to the detection and reporting of long cycle times interrupt errors and low battery condition Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Error Settings tab L3 3 Revision 1 7 Cycle Time Check the Do not detect long cycles option to stop detection and reporting of long cycles Styles Check the Do not store records option if records are not to be stored Battery Check the Do not detect low battery option if low battery condition is not to be reported on Pag
56. C Settings 72 PLC Settings C Series 42 PLC Settings CV Series 37 PLC Setup component Address enable settings 40 Communications board settings 44 Comparing PLC settings 47 Cycle time settings 43 Default settings 33 37 42 error log settings 38 Error settings 45 46 Execution control settings 39 Execution process settings 34 Hold area settings 41 Host Link Port settings 36 40 44 Interrupt settings 43 Introduction 33 IO Refresh settings 40 Memory allocation settings 35 Peripheral Port settings 36 37 44 Refresh settings 43 SIOU refresh settings 36 Startup settings 34 38 42 Status bar 33 Timing settings 35 41 Transfer from PLC 47 Transfer to PLC 47 Unit settings 36 User interface 33 Verifying PLC settings 47 PLCMemory components PC to PLC communications 11 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Points Address 149 Command modifier 149 Data location 151 Groups 153 IO types 23 Print PLC Memory component 17 Preview PLC Memory component 17 Setup PLC Memory component 18 R Racks 22 157 Retrieving Data Trace Time Settings 53 Routing Table 78 routing tables access Routing Table Editor 95 96 97 Routing tables Adding a Local Network 96 Adding a Remote Network 97 Additional Features 100 Creating a new Routing Table 96 Editing the Routing Table 99 Error Checking 100 Introductio
57. CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor The last three columns display the Start address Finish address and the Size of each data link area within the current node Stat Finish Size 0 15 1 In addition the data link configuration area also allows the refresh order to be adjusted by use of the Up and Down buttons situated above the list area To alter the refresh node order select the node to be adjusted and click the Up or Down buttons as required until the node is positioned correctly Down The Add and Del buttons allow new destination nodes to be added or existing destination nodes to be deleted Add Del Use the following procedure to add or delete destination nodes 1 2 3 add a Node Add 1 Click the Add button A dialogue will then display a list of possible destination nodes that can be added 2 Select the destination node of interest and click Ok The destination node will then be added to the data link list To delete a Node Del 3 Select the destination area to be deleted and click on the Del button The destination area will be removed from the data links list When each of the destination areas in the data links list are selected information about the size and offset that is being read from the source node is displayed as Properties below the data links list Creating a New Data Link Table Using the Table Wizard Use the following procedure to create a new Data Link table using the
58. CPU type the current operating mode of the PLC and the status of the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component The Toolbar and status bar can both be turned on or off Select Status Bar from the View menu to control the display of the status bar Select Toolbar from the View menu to control the display of the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor toolbar Revision 1 7 Page 51 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component The Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component can be forced to stay as the top window by selecting the Always on top option from the Options menu For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help Access to the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor dialogue is from the invoking application close the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor dialogue select the Close button in the title bar Sampling Ranges The following paragraphs discuss sampling ranges specific to PLC series CS1 series PLC Sampling Range The 51 PLC can trace a maximum of 31 bits and 6 words and performs data tracing using one of the following methods Setting a timer interval trace can be performed in increments of 5ms during 5 2550ms cycle To sample data only once each cycle set the interval to Oms Including the TRSM 170 instruction in the PLC s program This instruction identifies the points in program execution where specified data is to be stored i
59. CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Release 1 7 Revision 1 7 Page 1 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Notice OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual Always heed the information provided in them Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to the product DANGER Indicates information that if not heeded is likely to result in loss of life or serious injury WARNING Indicates information that if not heeded could possibly result in loss of life serious injury Caution Indicates information that if not heeded could result in relatively serious or minor injury damage to the product or faulty operation OMRON Product References OMRON products are capitalised in this manual The word Unit is also capitalised when it refers to an OMRON product regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product The abbreviation PLC means Programmable Logic Controller and is not used as an abbreviation for anything else Revision 1 7 Page 2 OMRON CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and
60. K network to be defined this includes the maximum number of nodes on a network the maximum number of polling units per communications cycle and the maximum number of frames per communications cycle On entry this dialogue displays the last parameters entered for a selected network Use the following procedure to setup SYSMAC LINK Network Settings 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Network Setup option from the SYSMAC LINK menu 2 Adjustthe settings as required or select the New pushbutton to return to the default values for the network 3 Select the Write pushbutton to download the network parameters to the SYSMAC LINK network controller Note that this is only possible when the connected node is the polling server node otherwise the Write pushbutton is disabled The status display indicates whether the write operation was successful 4 Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Controller Link Settings The Controller Link menu only appears when the end connection is the Controller Link network It allows settings specific to a Controller Link network to be made Network Status The Controller Link Network Status dialogue shows the nodes present on the network It also indicates the controlling server node Use the following procedure to setup Controller Link Network Status settings 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Network Status option from the Controller Link menu 2 Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Network Settings
61. LCs memory cards when the PLC starts up 6 Check the Display modes at startup setting to display all selected modes on startup Error Log The Error Log tab permits certain settings to be applied to error logging Either Data Memory DM or Extended Memory EM areas can be selected to hold the PLC s Error Log Refer to Chapter 6 PLC Error Component for a description of the Error Log Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Error Log tab 1 2 3 1 Checkthe Enable Error Log setting to enable error logging If this is not selected the default log auxiliary memory is assigned 2 Enter the Start Address setting for the error log This is only enabled if the Enable Error Log setting has been selected 3 Enter the EM Bank Number setting if the Error Log is to be stored on an installed Extended Memory Card The Start Address setting needs to be set to the relevant area of EM This is only enabled if the Enable Error Log setting has been selected 4 Enter the Number of Records setting for the number of records to be held in the PLC Error component Note An Error Log in the Auxiliary Area words A100 A199 for CV1000 can contain up to 20 error records To increase the size of the log to 2047 records move it to either the DM or EM areas Execution Controls Instructions can be executed and peripheral servicing performed by either using Event driven asynchronous processing mode The peripheral servicing process interrup
62. NDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o Ys No CPU 43 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 32671 CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 3767 CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CS1H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 63 64 65 66 and 67 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel lt E Write Revision 1 7 Page 133 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write ERE ON LN ONE Gom o oa T 0 ss Pew Ye Fc c s Presentvatie seus Ye Fc 5 sw Ye Ls o 100 104 lt CPU 64 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Ad
63. O Table Chapter 3 Slot Allocation and Chapter 3 Transfer an IO Table to rectify any error 1 7 Page 25 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Unit Setup The Unit Setup for a selected rack IO option can be edited for CV series and CS1 series PLCs For C series PLCS refer to Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Use the following procedure to edit the Unit Setup 1 2 3 1 Highlight the rack unit in the IO Table tree 2 Click the right mouse button and select Unit Setup 3 Setthe required unit setup options for the specified rack unit Note The availability of the Unit Setup option depends on the rack unit selected The SIOUs attached to a PLC are shown in the IO Table component The PLC Communications Unit Setup dialogue allows both the system and software switch memory areas associated with a mounted Special Input Output unit SIOU to be configured Software Switches The Software Switch settings for a selected rack IO option can be edited for CV series and CS 1 series PLCs For CV series PLCs the Software Switch settings appear in the IO Table tree as 8700 Units For CS1 series PLCs the Software Switch settings appear in the IO Table tree as part of the Main Rack information The dialogue which is presented for software switch setup depends upon the type of the SIOU and allows the software switch memory area associated with a mounted SIOU to be configured Software switches provide status information on e
64. O Table can also be manipulated by the CX Net Network Configuration tool by activating the IO Table component The IO Table allows Unit Setup and Software Switch setup of SIOU units as well as IO configuration and creation Before editing the PLCs IO Table it must be transferred from the PLC into the IO Table component Select the Configure IO Table button from the toolbar or select the I O table Setup commend from the PLC menu Refer to Chapter 3 IO Table Component for further details Use the following procedure to activate the IO Table component Displaying the PLC Unit Status The Unit Status option is only available for those nodes where the end connection to the PLC is either SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Ethernet or Controller Link in each instance the type of information displayed differs but the pushbuttons available are identical SYSMAC LINK Displays Communications Test Line Status Data Link Status Controller Errors Backup Status Errors Error Status Error Log Status Error Details SYSMAC NET Displays Data Link Status Operating Status Errors Ethernet Displays General Status Error Flags and Error Logs Controller Link Displays Data Link Status nodes Errors and Error Logs The information displayed is for viewing only However the Error Log can be cleared Use the following procedure to display the PLC Unit Status 1 2 3 1 Revision 1 7 Open CX Server project by selecting the Ope
65. PLCs dialogue is first displayed it shows the results of the last scan to be performed until the Refresh pushbutton has been clicked Use the following procedure to scan for PLC connections 1 2 3 1 Open a CX Server project by selecting the Open button from the toolbar or create a new project If required add a device to the CX Server project by selecting Add Device from the Project menu and edit the CX Server project by selecting the Edit Project button from the toolbar 2 Select Scan Serial Ports for PLCs from the Project menu The Scan Serial Ports for PLCs dialogue is displayed 3 Select either individual ports or select the Select pushbutton to scan all ports from the Available Ports field 4 Select either individual baud rates or select the Select All pushbutton to scan all baud rates from the Baud Rates field 5 Select either individual cable types or select the Select pushbutton to scan all cable types from the Cable types field 6 Select the Next pushbutton the Scan Serial Ports For PLCs dialogue starts the scan The Status field indicates the current progress On completion all currently connected PLCs are listed in the Drag and Drop Device Units field Note If changes are made to PLC connections after a scan has been made select the Refresh pushbutton to update the displayed list Revision 1 7 Page 75 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Dragging Device Information into a C
66. See CX Net Chapter 8 for more details about the Network Configuration Tool 2 From CX Net menu select Data Link Set up 3 Select the File New menu command or the New toolbar button A transfer dialog will open and the datalink table will be transferred from the PLC s On completion the error check list dialog will display the status of the reading process from each of the nodes Click OK 4 graphical overview will display the table and the Node entry screen will display the details of the first node Note The File New command only displays nodes which contain a valid datalink table To display all nodes in the network even if they do not contain a datalink table select Online Show Network Nodes instead of File New Network Disconnection The Network Disconnection dialog enables Local Node and Network Disconnection s to be monitored and will identify any broken links in the network Node connections are shown graphically but only the local node is initially identified by its Node number For good connections the diagrams are shown dimmed When a break occurs the appropriate Disconnection Detection Flag will be lit and the broken connection shown bright with a red X at the point of disconnection on the PLC If a disconnection occurs i e at the input output connector of a Network Node the disconnection will be identified as being at the output of the previous Node and the input of the following Node The
67. Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write CONN ais Yes Dem ve 511 Present Value Status a 3es p ow 1 7 1 Special addresses CLOCK MODE C200HX Device Group Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 122 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HX Z Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write Lsem as mem ow ve ome om e 0 bit 7 p os C Saw cm Fe m ses ve ve CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 85 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 123 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C500 Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write EE SR 58 60 Yes Yes Yes FC sum e emn ve Ye _ LT je qc Nec n oves CJ1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Ur 1 E o 45 Presentvaue Sous Y
68. Table Wizard This is the recommended method for creating new data link tables 1 2 3 1 In the toolbar click on the Wizard button This will open the Data Link Table l Wizard Revision 1 7 Page 90 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor 2 Enter the nodes participating in the data link table Node entries must be comma or hyphen separated For example 1 4 6 9 12 will create nodes for 1 4 6 and 9 10 11 and 12 3 Select or Deselect the Fast Default Table Generation If the box is checked the data link table is created with the nodes entered and default PLC types which can be edited by selecting the Defaults button If the box is not checked then information can be entered for each of the nodes Click Next 4 If the Fast Default Table Generation box is not checked then for each node entered enter the appropriate values for the Status Area Source Area 1 and 2 and Destination Nodes Click Next Using the toolbar buttons Use the following procedure to create a new Data Link table using the toolbar buttons 1 2 3 1 Fromthe toolbar select Add Source Link CS1 Series Revision 1 7 Page 91 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor 2 Inthe Node Configuration dialogue enter the PLC Node number and type and the values for Memory Areas 1 and 2 Click OK 3 Repeat steps two and three for each new node Using the drop down menus Use the following procedure to create a new Data Link table using the Drop Down menus
69. The Controller Link network operates in a similar manner to SYSMAC LINK except that the network is split into two areas with each node being associated with one or other of these areas Data is then copied to each node in the related area Refer to Chapter 11 Data Link for further information regarding Data Link Tables For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information Access to the CX Net Network Configuration tool is either from the invoking application or from the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar To close the CX Net Network Configuration tool select the Close button in the title bar Revision 1 7 Page 72 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool CX Net and CX Server Projects device information is contained within a CX Server project file Once the file has been opened the PLCS listed in that CX Server project can be opened and the devices on their networks manipulated CX Server projects can be manipulated from the CX Net Network Configuration tool Creating a New CX Server Project A new CX Server project can be created from the CX Net Network Configuration tool Use the following procedure to create a new CX Server project 1 2 3 1 Select New from the Project Menu The Create Project dialogue is displayed 2 The CX Server project must be saved before it can be edited Enter a file name in the File nam
70. The Error Log cannot be cleared in Run mode Revision 1 7 Page 60 CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component There are three types of Error Log entries recorded Fatal Error Log entry Program execution is halted by this error occurrence Warning Error Log non fatal entry No Error Log entries The maximum number of Error Log entries allowed by the PLC is displayed beneath the Error Log Messages The Messages tab of the PLC Error component displays the messages set by a ladder program These are user defined messages which have been inserted into the PLC program they do not have to be error messages Messages can either be selectively cleared or all cleared at the same time Use the following procedure to clear a message 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Messages tab in the PLC Error component 2 Highlight the message to be cleared and select the Clear pushbutton Alternatively select the Clear pushbutton or remove a selection by keeping the SHIFT key depressed when highlighting messages Error Log Settings The Error Log Options dialogue allows the Error Log to be activated time monitoring to be set and automatic update of the Error Log to be performed When the component is initially opened it activates settings saved previously Time Monitoring Some PLC types support a clock which can also be monitored Use the following procedure to invoke time monitoring against the PLC Clock 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option fr
71. The IO Table component allows configuration of racks slots and units within a PLC using available hardware as reference Within a PLC there are three versions of an IO Table all of which should ideally have the same contents IO Table component editing allows manipulation of the internal version of the table and modification of the PLC s view of how the hardware is configured The three versions are Actual IO Table The real hardware configuration of the PLC units and slots on power up Registered IO Table internal PLC table this is the one used by the PLC when running regardless of the state of the actual hardware It can be read and for C2000 PLCs CV series PLCs and CS series PLCs written to by the CX Server software CX Server IO Table The IO configuration understood by CX Server It can be created and modified directly independently from the PLC and can be transferred with a program for CV series and CS1 series PLCs The Registered Table and CX Server s table can be changed from the PC but the actual configuration requires the physical manipulation of the PLC hardware It is only possible to transfer the Registered IO Table in C2000 CV and CS1 series PLCs to the PLC Editing of individual IO units in the Registered IO Table is only available in C1000H C2000H CS1 series and CV series PLCs The IO Table component is displayed as a hierarchical structure The IO Table view can be expanded to show entries for all
72. Unit manufacturing information 31 Unit settings 23 Unit setup 25 26 Units 22 Units profile information 31 Units 5100 22 User interface 21 Verifying correct IO configuration 25 IO Table Management 29 L Loading Data Link Table from disk 92 M Managing the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor 52 Memory Card component Access 63 Compact Flash 150 Copy 65 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Cut 65 Deleting a file 66 EM memory as file memory 64 Errors 66 Extended PLC setup files 66 Formatting prior to use 63 65 Introduction 63 Paste 65 Properties 66 Renaming a file 65 Snapshots 64 Status bar 64 Transfer to EM file area 66 Transfer to memory card 66 User interface 63 Viewing a file from the memory card 64 Memory Card Display 65 Memory Card Operation 63 Monitor Address areas 14 PLC data areas 13 N Network Availability 105 Network Configuration tool See CX Net Network Configuration tool Online Functions Connecting Online 93 Deleting Nodes 94 Transfer Data Links 93 Online Functions Data Link Editor 92 Online help 2 5 Opening a PLC 72 Opening an existing Routing Table 95 P Peripheral Port Communications 36 37 44 PLC Access Change PLC dialog 71 Address enable settings 40 Addresses 14 Page 165 Clearing
73. Unit setup 25 26 76 Units 22 160 Upload Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component 52 IO Table component 29 PLC Memory component 11 PLC Setup component 47 W Words 160 Page 168
74. V2000 When using SYSMAC NET CV series PLCs can operate in either CV mode where the datagrams contain FINS commands or C mode where the datagrams contain C SYSNET commands A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool CVSS has several file types which have different information contained in them CX Net Network Configuration tool CX Server CX Server Project Revision 1 7 This CX Server tool consists of a suite of programs allowing the management of Routing Tables and Data Link Tables in OMRON PLCs An advanced communications management system for OMRON PLCs providing facilities for software to maintain PLC device and address information and to communicate with OMRON PLCs and their supported network types A definition of an OMRON PLC network configuration It identifies all devices and networks within a particular configuration including the areas of PLC memory points that can be read from or written to Page 151 Cycle time Data area Data bits Data link Data link table Data location Data memory GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools The time interval between read write cycles at a network node An area of PLC memory allocated to the storage of data not programs Bits representing each character to be transmitted A software connection establishing common data areas between PLCs on a network allowing data to be between these devices A table of the common data memory areas used b
75. X Server Project The scan operation described in Chapter 8 Scanning for PLC Connections picks up device information from the physically connected serial port devices Once a scan has been performed the Scan Serial Ports for PLCs dialogue can remain open alongside the CX Net Network Configuration tool Dragging a device or network unit from the Drag amp Drop Device Units field into the Project Device field in the CX Net Network Configuration tool allows this device information to be added into the CX Server project Use the following procedure to utilise a convenient shortcut for entering PLC details into a CX Server project 1 2 3 1 Open CX Server project by selecting the Open button from the toolbar or create a new project If required add a device to the CX Server project by selecting Add Device from the Project menu and edit the CX Server project by selecting the Edit Project button from the toolbar Perform a scan by selecting Scan Serial Ports for PLCs from the Project menu Select the required device in the Drag and Drop Device Units field Drag the device across to the Project Devices field in the CX Net Network Configuration tool Displaying PLC Device Information The PLC Device Information dialogue displays the selected CX Server project PLC s device and connection details To display PLC device information select the Display PLC Information button from the toolbar or select the Information command f
76. Y OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A Device which sends signals to a PLC The signal sent to a PLC from an external device A statement indicating an operation to be performed and identifies any data involved in this operation A PLC device also known as a PROM Writer Hardware or software employed to link the elements within a system including networks programs and computers The format of the data held at an address in PLC memory for example bit or signed character binary An echo test performed to check the condition of a PLC on a network node An application such as CX Programmer and CX Protocol that utilises components and tools belonging to CX Server A bit which can hold data entered into or received from the system This CX Server component retrieves configured PLCs rack and address data Input Output type An attribute of a point or symbol that defines the origin and destination of the data for that point or symbol The data can originate be input from and is destined is output to to the internal computer memory PLC or DDE target application Input Output A table containing the IP addresses for all the devices on the Ethernet An address for a device on the Ethernet A table containing the addresses for each interface on a network Internet Protocol A unique name for a data item within a topic Local Area Network A common data area allowing the transfer of data between PLCs connected by a Data Lin
77. YSMAC LINK Device Net FINS Controller Link or Ethernet The Routing Table menus are accessed from the PLC Network Configuration Tool dialogue and contain options allowing the editing and setup of routing tables both offline and online The routing tables which are being used in a network can be viewed online Different online Routing Table Setup dialogues are used depending upon the protocol associated with the routing table The way in which they are displayed and operate is similar in each case The PLC Network Configuration Tool dialogue visually displays the structure of the routing table associated with the PLC including the destination node and network gateway employed in directing data across the network Initially the visual representation of the routing table is empty or set to zero until a routing table file has been opened An overview of the routing table can also be viewed and edited in a graphical or tabular format Opening an existing Routing Table Use the following procedure to open an existing routing table in a project 1 2 3 1 Openthe PLC Network Configuration Tool dialogue and from the Routing Table menu select Editor and then the type of table 2 From the Routing Table File menu select Open Routing Table File Revision 1 7 Page 98 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables 3 From the list of possible files select the file to be opened The following procedure can also be used as a shortcut to opening
78. a cyclic refresh at the end of program execution 3 Check the Scheduled setting to specify a time interval between interrupt refreshes This is in the range Oms to 120ms 4 Check the mmediate Refresh setting to allow program instructions to be set to interrupt for immediate refreshing The Scheduled refresh setting must be set to 00ms Note Scheduled refreshing is not available if the PLC is set for synchronous operation Address Enable The Address Enable tab of the PLC Setup component allows addresses to be entered for selected local racks Some of the options may not be applicable depending on the device type selected Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Address Enable tab 1 2 3 1 Enteran address for each required Local rack setting The first word can be set between 0 and 511 Word allocations must not overlap The default for the CPU rack is zero If word allocations overlap they are ignored and the address returns to zero Racks selected without a designated first word is allocated words automatically beginning from CIO 0000 2 Enterthe Group 1 and Group 2 values This is the first word between CIO 0000 and CIO 0999 for each SYSMAC BUS 2 Group 1 and 2 Masters 3 Enter the Group 3 values These are the first word for each SYSMAC BUS 2 Group 3 Slave between CIO 0000 and CIO 0999 for each SYSMAC BUS 2 Group 1 and 2 Masters and the first word for each SYSMAC BUS 2 Slave rack between CIO 0000 and CIO 2555 4
79. a link list Double click on the source or destination of interest The Area Specify dialogue will be displayed 3 Enter the area size SYSMAC Link destination area only and the offset address Click Ok Editing Data Link Destination Areas Data link destination areas can be moved from one position to another on the Graphical Overview screen by selecting the appropriate link then dragging and dropping it at the new position If the link is moved to a row of a different colour it s colour will automatically change to match that of the new row Deleting a Data Link Destination Area Use the following procedure to delete a Data Link destination area from a node 1 2 3 1 In the Graphical Overview screen Click on the Data Link destination area Coloured rectangle to be deleted and check that the selection markers appear x 2 From the toolbar click the Delete button or from the Table Menu select Delete 3 OR Right mouse click and select Delete from the pop up menu Revision 1 7 Page 93 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor 4 Alternatively Select the node number in the Node Entry screen then select the destination to be deleted from the data links list Click Del button Deleting a Node Use the following procedure to delete a node from a Data Link table 1 2 3 1 Click in the top section of the node to be deleted and check that the selection markers appear 2 From the toolbar click the Delete button o
80. able file from the CD ROM drive 3 Click the OK pushbutton to initiate the installation Follow the on screen instructions Starting CX Server PLC Tools CX Server PLC Tools components are normally accessed from the invoking application However a number of tools can be accessed stand alone from the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar CX Net Network Configuration tool Help and How to Access it The CX Server PLC Tools come with a detailed context sensitive help system At any time while using the software it is possible to get help on the particular point that is currently being worked on or on general aspects of the CX Server PLC Tools This system is intended to complement the manual by providing online reference to specific functions of the software and how to use them The manual is Revision 1 7 Page 4 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification designed to provide more tutorial information and discuss the various facilities offered by the CX ServerPLC Tools Context sensitive help Help Index available on the Help menu Help Contents available on the Help menu About available on the Help menu Status Bar Help Topics For any of the PLC Tools select the Help Contents option on the Help menu The Help system provides a standard look up dialogue under the Contents tab showing the contents of the PLC Tools Help file Click on an item to read the associated information Index
81. ach SIO unit on the PLC Note It is also possible to edit the Inner Board software switches for the CS 1 series PLC if fitted by selecting Inner Board Software Switches option from the PLC s context menu The Software Switch dialogue is displayed allowing the network unit system memory area to be configured and transferred to the PLC Software switches can be defined for the following SYSMAC LINK Allows set up of Data Link on off and Internode Test on off and setting of response monitor time SYSMAC NET Allows set up of Data Link on off and Internode Test on off Ethernet Allows set up of Internode Test on off and setting of response monitor time Controller Link Allows the polling status of the node to be set whether it is a polling or polled unit and whether to clear the Controller Link unit EPROM Use the following procedure to edit the Software Switch Setup 1 2 3 1 Highlight the rack unit in the IO Table tree 2 Click the right mouse button and select Software Switches 3 Setthe required software switch setup options for the specified rack unit Revision 1 7 Page 26 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent General The General tab of the Software Switches dialogue provides the complete software switches settings for a Basic unit PC unit Mini map unit Host Link unit Motion Control unit ME Net unit CompoBus D Master unit and ISO Baud unit It also serves as partial software switches settings f
82. ain View tab in the right hand pane 2 With the courser positioned over the local network click the right mouse button Revision 1 7 Page 100 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables PLC Routing Table File Edit Options Help oemel cla z ee Unit 00 Unit 01 Unit 02 Unit 3 Unit 04 Unit 05 Unit 06 Unit 07 Unit 08 Unit 03 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 Unit 13 Unit 14 Unit 15 Revision 1 7 CS1G CI1G CPU45 0 1 21 31 41 5 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 N Local Network 10 Table View CS1G CJ1G CPU45 10 10 Progam 7 From the pop up menu select the Add connection to Remote Network option selecting the Change Local Network option enables the local network number to be changed In the Enter Relay Node Details dialogue enter the Relay node number This is the ID number of the relay node Relay Nodes can be given any ID number in the range 1 to 126 Remote Network number This is the ID number that will uniquely identify the remote connection Each new remote connection must be given a unique ID number in the range 1 to 127 Note that a remote network can not be given the same ID number as an existing Local Network Click OK This will add the remote connection with the specified ID number shown in red to the Local Network A maximum of 20 remote connections can be added
83. alling a device by generating a series of pulses A table containing the information necessary to allow communications between different networks including local and gateway network address details The direction of data across a network from its source to its destination Industrial interface standard for serial communications Industrial interface standard for serial communications employing balanced line circuits Remote Terminals PLC mode of operation during which device information is typically read only A direct connection between computer and PLC An application that can be used to view or interact with Refer also to DDE and OLE 1 Server is used DDE functions to contain link to an outside application Using DDE functions CX Server allows the manipulation of an outside application as specified as the Server Refer also to Server application 2 AServer is the central processing point of a Network which is accessible to all computers Networks affect CX Server in that further associated options are available if the computer Network is connected Page 159 Signed Decimal SIOU Slave Slots Software switches Space parity Special Input Output Unit SRMI device type Step Area Stop bits Symbol SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET SYSMAC WAY System area System configuration Tagged database TAPI Target PLC Taskbar TCP IP Temperature Controller Temporary Relay Area Text Revision 1
84. an be forced to stay as the top window by selecting Always on top from the View menu For moving resizing tiling maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information Access to the PLC Memory component is from the invoking application To close the PLC Memory dialogue select the Close button in the title bar PLC Memory NewPLC1 Window Help e 211010500 cc alz 09 bureruqogsoc esiw CHG CPU45 2 The left pane known as the Data Area Workspace displays the current PLC in terms of its data areas and addresses The data areas that form part of the PLC memory differ depending on the PLC type The status bar provides instant help displays the PLC and CPU type and describes the operating mode of the PLC Revision 1 7 Page 9 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component To expand the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon gt collapse the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon D view the content of a particular branch in the hierarchy double click on the item in the Data Area Workspace a window is displayed within the PLC memory component The associated icon in the Data Area Workspace changes to denote that a window has been opened Multiple windows can be opened at the same time Select the Close button in
85. and out of the window by selecting the Zoom In button or Zoom Out button from the toolbar Select the Restore Zoom Zoom to Fit button from the toolbar to return the window to the original zoom setting 1 2 Note Double click on the required data area name in the Memory tab of the Data Area Workspace to open it A window containing a grid representing that data area is opened Select an appropriate format for the data to be entered from the associated button from the toolbar Binary Binary Coded Decimal Decimal Signed Decimal Floating Point Hexadecimal Double Floating Point or Text Type in valid values directly into the cells and press Return Once a format has been selected a keyboard filter is applied so that non valid keystrokes are ignored When in either Debug mode for CV series PLCs only or Monitor mode it is not possible to edit a read only value PC to PLC Communications The PLC Memory component permits the transfer of data to and from the PLC and allows comparisons to be made between data stored on the computer and the PLC Use the following procedure to retrieve data from the PLC 1 2 3 2 Revision 1 7 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component Open a data area by double clicking a data area from the Data Area Workspace in the Memory tab Select the Transfer from PLC button from the toolbar to read information from the PLC The Transfer from PLC dialogu
86. as an IP address and that routing information for directing data across the network is also included where necessary such address information ensures that data is transmitted correctly between two nodes Note Table information is only used if the P Address Conv Method radio button is not set to Auto The File Transfer Protocol FTP allows access to a file card on the PLC If a FTP login name and password are entered then these are used to start an FTP session For more information refer to the Ethernet User s Manual The IP Address Table dialogue allows the IP address of a network node to be entered Revision 1 7 Page 27 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent 1 2 3 Select the Ethernet Unit from the IO Table and click the right mouse button Select the Unit Setup option Click on the nsert pushbutton Enter the IP Address for the node in the JP Address field each of the four fields must take a value in the range 0 to 255 A Select the OK pushbutton to proceed gt Click on the Delete pushbutton to remove the address from the table 7 Select Transfer from PLC from the Options menu to write the changes back to the table The IP Router Table establishes communications between different networks by maintaining the IP address for each interface and is created by clicking on the Insert pushbutton above the IP Router table dialogue Procedures are the same as for the IP Address Table described above
87. assigned until the maximum number of units has been reached Sysmac Bus Master Unit and Remote Terminals If the Sysmac Bus Master option is selected from the context menu the hierarchy in the IO Table component can be further expanded to expose the Remote Terminals and IO Terminals that form part of the SYSMAC BUS option Use the following procedure to apply unit settings to Sysmac Bus Master 1 2 3 1 Allocate a slot to be a Sysmac Bus Master unit The Enter RM Number dialogue is displayed 2 Select a unit number from the Unit Number field either O or 1 3 Selectthe OK pushbutton to complete the operation or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The Sysmac Bus Master unit provides two types of slave units that can be applied to the slave rack in the same manner as a normal rack C500H Remote Terminal RT C200H Remote Terminal RT Any units on the slave racks or other Remote IO Units connected to the master are allocated IO words according to the slot where the master is located For C1000H and C2000H PLCs Word multipliers are required to set the base address of IO Terminals on each SYSMAC BUS Remote Master SlOU Communications Units SIOU Communications Units can only be set up for CV series PLCs and CS1 series PLCs Revision 1 7 Page 24 Revision CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent For CV series PLCs SIOU Communications Units the following Unit Setup and Software Switches setup can be perfo
88. can be overwritten The address of the network to which data is directed The number identifying the destination node The node and therefore device where transmitted data is to be placed A class of devices which share similar properties each group can be sub divided into device types A type of OMRON PLC A type of OMRON automation device either a PLC Temperature Controller Memory Card Writer or PROM Writer Page 152 Dialogue DLL Double Floating Point Download Drag Driver Dynamic Data Exchange Echo test EEPROM Elements End Connection End network address Error status Ethernet Even parity Event frame Exclusive mode Expansion memory File memory File Transfer Protocol Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A window asking for some form of response from the user usually in the form of either entering requested information selecting displayed data or confirming an operation Dynamic Link Library A program file that although cannot be run stand alone as an executable can be utilised by one or more applications or programs as a common service DLL files have a DLL extension DLL s comprise a number of stand alone functions Double Floating Point LREAL type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft Refer to Transfer to PLC The act of moving an item on the screen by selecting it with the mouse and keeping the
89. checked to generate an error on power off Execution Controls 2 Check the following settings as required Host Link Port The Duplication action error setting The Multiple use setting The Run program on IO verify error setting The Startup trace setting The Nest IO interrupts setting The JO Interrupt setting The Host Link Port tab of the PLC Setup component defines the protocol which allows the transferral of data between the PLC and the host PC The default settings may be used or an alternative communications protocol defined Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Host Link Port tab 1 23 45 4 The Port Settings default to 9600 bps 1 start bit 7 bit data 2 stop bits and Even parity Revision 1 7 Page 41 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component 2 Select a Unit Number setting for the Host Link port setting This has a maximum value of 31 Refresh The IO Refresh tab of the PLC Setup component allows the specification of refreshes and their definition as either timed or immediate refreshes Some of the options may not be applicable depending on the device type selected Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Refresh tab 1 2 3 1 Checkthe Zero cross setting to ensure output devices accurately switch on off high power devices when minimum current is flowing when the AC power supply crosses zero 2 Check the Cyclic setting to generate
90. close the PLC Setup dialogue select the Close button in the title bar CS1 Series PLC Settings The following paragraphs describe the features of the PLC Setup component associated with CS1 series PLCs Refer to Chapter 4 PC to PLC Communications for details of transferring PLC setup information to and from the PLC The common Set Default option resets PLC Setup component values to the default settings Revision 1 7 Page 33 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component PLC Startup The PLC Startup tab of the PLC Setup component allows certain PLC settings to be made which always take effect on startup until they are explicitly altered Use the following procedure to apply settings in the PLC Startup tab Startup Hold The Hold area in the PLC s Work Area Memory retains the status when either the operating mode is changed power is interrupted or the PLC operation is stopped You can select one or all the following options for the hold area to retain 1 2 3 1 Force Status Hold Bit Specifies that the status of the forced status hold bit is to be maintained ticked or reset to OFF when power is next turned on 2 IOM Hold Bit Specifies that the status of the IOM hold bit is to be maintained ticked or reset to OFF when power is next turned on Mode This selects the default PLC operation mode when the PLC is powered on Program Select this for online programming when the PLC is powered on Monitor Select this to start mon
91. convenient operation of the product 1 2 3 Indicates lists of one sort or another such as procedures checklists etc Represents a shortcut on the Toolbar to one of the options available on the menu of the same window Other manual conventions are as follows e Windows based applications provide users with a number of different ways to perform one operation These are normally from the application menu bar using icons on a Toolbar using keyboard shortcuts using the right mouse button to display a context sensitive menu dragging and dropping Whilst recognising this the manual provides user instructions employing the Toolbar and right mouse button only Use of the application menu bar or keyboard shortcuts are only included if no such alternatives exist e Access to the CX Server middleware is normally via other software applications such as CX Programmer or CX Protocol This is noted in the manual by the term invoking application e This manual refers to two distinct types of project CX Server projects and application projects CX Server project is defined in this manual An application project is defined by the software application invoking CX Server OMRON 2002 rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of OMRON
92. crosoft Windows menus operate dialogue boxes locate open and save data files edit cut and paste text usethe Microsoft Windows desktop environment If Microsoft Windows has not been used before it is recommended that the reader spends some time working with it using the Microsoft documentation before using the CX Server PLC Tools CX Server 1 7 PLC Tools New Features This version of the CX Server PLC Tools offers significant functionality for communication with OMRON PLCS and management of their associated settings information The following list describes important features that are present in CX Server 1 7 PLC Tools The PLC Tools run under Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later The PLC Tools have support for the following communications connections SYSMAC WAY Toolbus Peripheral port connection Ethernet Controller Link SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET for Microsoft Windows NT only and FinsGateway New PLC support includes CS1 H CJ1 H and CJ1 M PLCs Revision 1 7 Page 2 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification System Requirements The CX Server PLC Tools operate on IBM compatible personal computers with Pentium II or better central processor It runs in a Microsoft Windows environment Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later Note CX Server is not guaranteed to be compatible with computers run
93. ct the Edit pushbutton From the Start pushbutton in the Microsoft Windows taskbar The Select New File type dialogue is displayed Select the SYSMAC NET file type from the File Type field and select the OK pushbutton Creating and Editing a SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Item Use the following procedure to creates SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Item 1 2 3 1 Select the New button from the toolbar in the SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Editor dialogue 2 Select the Insert Table Item option from the Table menu Address information can also be edited by double clicking on the required node The Add SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Item dialogue allows the memory area at the node to be configured Use the following procedure to configure the node 1 2 3 1 Enter the node number in the Node No field this must be in the range 1 to 126 verify where 2 Enter the memory size this must be in the range O to 127 3 Select the OK pushbutton to redisplay the Data Link Table Editor Note The above example applies to CV Series but C Series operates in exactly the same manner although the information displayed differs slightly amp To edit a Data Link table double click on a table item or select the Edit Table Item button from the toolbar the Edit Data Link Table dialogue is displayed this is identical to the Add Data Link Table Item dialogue shown above Deleting an Item from the SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Use the following
94. d of data transmission in terms of the number of bits per second that are being sent Binary Coded Decimal A data format supported by CX Server A data format supported by CX Server A number system format to the base 2 i e employing the digits 0 and 1 A digit used in binary notation which can take the value 0 or 1 The value of a bit or combination of bits can represent the status of a device or can be used in programming A type of point or symbol where the value can be one of two states Essentially the two states 0 and 1 but these states can be assigned a meaningful designation A device connecting local area networks of similar architectures together An address held in common by all nodes on a network to which the same data is transmitted simultaneously A communications path along which data can be transmitted or received between the units connected to it The part of the PLC which can store programs and data execute the instructions in program and process input and output signals in order to communicate with other external devices An area within the windows environment where data can be stored temporarily or transferred between applications An optional part of an address string indicating the modification to be performed on the data at that address within PLC memory when it is accessed The common words used by all PLCs in a Data Link within a SYSMAC LINK system Page 150
95. de in which the PLC runs on startup is set in the PLC Setup Component refer to PLC Setup Component Revision 1 7 Page 74 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Closing a PLC amp The Open Project Device button on the toolbar acts as a toggle switch To close a device simply reselect the Open Project Device button on the toolbar i e when the menu option shows a tick against it and the toolbar button is depressed When the device is closed the details displayed in the Connection part of the CX Net Network Configuration tool are removed Configuring a PLC s System Settings The PLC Setup Component can be selected to define the settings which govern the PLC s behaviour for example connection mode Select the Configure PLC System Settings button from the toolbar Refer to Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component for further information Alternatively select PLC Setup from the PLC menu Scanning for PLC Connections A serial scan can be performed which searches all PC COM ports to see if there are any currently attached PLCs and if found what communication settings are being employed by those PLCs This procedure is useful when the configuration of the PLCs communication settings i e baud rate are unknown Device information from the results of the scan can then be copied into the CX Server project if required Refer to Chapter 8 Dragging Device Information into a CX Server Project When the Scan Serial Ports for
96. dependant on the PLC type Source Area Destination Nodes e g 1 5 1 2 3 Set 24557831 011 2 Source Area Destination Nodes other nodes that are to have destination read areas from this node can be configured The Set button allows any modifications to the list of destination nodes for this node source to be entered The data link configuration area displays in a list format the data link source information and the data link read destination areas information for the selected node The data link list will display the information for either the Area 1 or Area 2 by selecting one of the two radio buttons above the list Amal 2 The left hand column depicts the area type and can be one of the three options V Status Area This is necessary for the data link to function Source Node xx This is the area of memory that will be read by other nodes participating in the data link Double clicking this will display the area specify dialogue that can be used to configure the memory size From Node This is a destination area of memory that is being read from another node Double clicking this will display the area specify dialogue that can be used to configure the memory size and offset address SYSMAC Link only allows size to be specified The second column displays the PLC memory area type within the current node for the data link area Revision 1 7 89
97. dressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special all CPUs CLOCK MODE addresses CPU 64 65 66 67 BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 134 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CS1H H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 63 64 65 66 and 67 Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing CPU 63 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 64 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 1 7 Page 135 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write IDSC Device Group Start End Channel Word Bi
98. e Fo o sw w __ CF 0 11 No Yes No Revision 1 7 Page 124 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 327671 w CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45 BANKNO CJ1G H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Write Yes double Revision 1 7 Page 125 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 43 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E 0 Yes No Yes n 32767 3 Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45
99. e 46 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component High Speed Counters The CQM1H CTB41 high speed counter board is an Inner Board applicable to units CPU51 and CPU61 A maximum of two boards can be mounted simultaneously in slots 1 amp 2 of the PLC high speed counter board counts high speed pulses from 50 to 500kHz entering through ports 1 to 4 It performs tasks according to the number of pulses counted When the present value of the high speed counter matches a specified target value or lies within a specified range the bit pattern specified in the comparison table is stored in internal output bits and external output bits A bit pattern can be set for each comparison result and the external output bits can be output through an external output terminal Up to four external outputs can be produced when either the target value is matched or a range comparison condition is satisfied The high speed counter board does not provide high speed counter interrupts it simply compares the present value to target values or comparison ranges and produces internal and external bit outputs CPMI CPMIA PLCs have a high speed counter function that can be used in incrementing mode or up down mode The high speed counter can be combined with input interrupts to perform target value control or zone comparison control that is not affected by the PLCs cycle time High speed counter signals can be input to CPU bits 00000 through 00002 In incrementing mode inp
100. e Echo Back Test button the Broadcast Test button or the Ping Test button Communications Unit Setup 8 The Configure Communications Unit button from the toolbar is used for SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET and Controller Link setup options on SIOU units for C series PLCs These options only describe settings that cannot be accessed via the IO Table component For CS1 series PLCs and CV series PLCs the setup allows SYSMAC NET SYSMAC LINK Controller Link setup This information is defined via the IO Table component refer to Chapter 3 IO Table Component for further information Select a unit type from the Unit Type field If provided select the Setup pushbutton to further configure communications setup Select the Close pushbutton to close the dialogue SYSMAC LINK Settings The SYSMAC LINK menu only appears when the end connection is the SYSMAC LINK network It allows settings specific to a SYSMAC LINK network to be made Network Status The SYSMAC LINK Network Status dialogue shows the nodes present on the network It also indicates the controlling server node Use the following procedure to setup SYSMAC LINK Network Status settings 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Network Status option from the SYSMAC LINK menu 2 Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Revision 1 7 Page 78 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Network Settings The Network Settings dialogue allows parameter settings for a SYSMAC LIN
101. e area highlighted by the cursor or the A option to transfer all of the selected memory area to the PLC Alternatively use the Select pushbutton to transfer all opened memory areas to the PLC 6 Select the Download pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note By clicking an associated data area s settings in its greyed state the PLC Memory component automatically identifies the data area words to be monitored The PLC Memory component allows the values stored on the PLC and the current displayed values to be compared Use the following procedure to compare PLC and PC values 1 2 3 1 Ensurethe PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component R 2 Select the Compare with PLC button from the toolbar to compare information between the PC and the PLC 3 Compare with PLC dialogue is displayed Comparisons can be performed on the memory areas that have been opened in the PLC Memory component Select the associated setting to compare that area 4 Select Visible Area Only option to compare the area visible to the window the Selection option to compare the area highlighted by the cursor or the A option to compare all of the selected memory area to the PLC Alternatively use the Select pushbutton to compare all opened memory areas 5 Selectthe Compare pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Whilst comparing all valu
102. e field An existing CX Server project can be overwritten by selecting a CDM file displayed in the Create project dialogue 3 Select the Save pushbutton to save the new project or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation CX Server files have a CDM extension Opening an Existing CX Server Project CX Server project files can be retrieved using a standard File Open dialogue To close a currently open file create a new CX Server project or select Close from the Project menu Use the following procedure to open a CX Server project file 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Open button from the toolbar to open a CX Server project file 2 A standard File Open dialogue is displayed Select a file from the Open dialogue followed by the Open pushbutton PLC Memory files have a CDM extension A list of the most recently opened CX Server project files is displayed in the Project menu Adding a Device To add a device to a CX Server project select the Add Device option from the Project menu The Add PLC dialogue is displayed The Add PLC dialogue is identical to the Change PLC dialogue To change a device within a CX Server project select the Change Device option from the Project menu The Change PLC dialogue is displayed Editing a Device List The Device List dialogue see Runtime User manual can be used to change the settings of the PLCs in the currently opened CX Server project and to add new PLCs The CX Server project Device List can onl
103. e is displayed Transfer can be performed on the memory areas that have been opened in the PLC Memory component Select the associated setting to monitor that area Select the Visible Area Only option to transfer the area visible to the window the Selection option to transfer the area highlighted by the cursor or the A option to transfer all of the selected memory area from the PLC Alternatively use the Select pushbutton to transfer all opened memory areas from the PLC Select the Upload pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Page 11 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component Note By clicking an associated data area s settings in its greyed state the PLC Memory component automatically identifies the data area words to be monitored Use the following procedure to write data back to the PLC 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component 2 Open a data area by double clicking a data area from the Data Area Workspace in the Memory tab 3 Select the Transfer to PLC button from the toolbar to transfer information to the PLC 4 Transfer to PLC dialogue is displayed Transfer can be performed on the memory areas that have been opened in the PLC Memory component Select the associated setting to monitor that area 5 Select the Visible Area Only option to transfer the area visible to the window the Selection option to transfer th
104. e that the tables can not be edited in this view PLC Routing Table Local Network No s Table View Screen The Table View screen provides a method of setting the routing table by means of a tabular view PLC Routing Table 2 2 D sala 2 3 Revision 1 7 Page 104 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables The screen is comprised of two main sections The local settings Left hand side The remote settings right hand side The local settings section allows a series of entries for the SIOU Special Input Output Unit and it s corresponding Local Network number The remote settings section allows a series of entries for the Remote Network number it s corresponding Relay Network number and it s corresponding Relay Node number The slider control to the right of each section can be used to bring any more than the eight entries into view if so required Each of the data entry fields have their own individual set of spin buttons which when pressed will increment or decrement the value The number can also be entered normally using the number keypad on the user keyboard Three control buttons can be found at the bottom of the screen Ok button Once all data entry has been completed selecting the Ok button will check the table entries for errors If the check fails
105. e version number of the component Revision 1 7 Page 7 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification Customer Services Required Information Table Version number of CX Server component or tool Serial number of the software Operating system and version number Language of operating system PLC type model and CPU details Type of communications in use Toolbus SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Device Net Controller Link Ethernet Nature of the problem Steps taken to reproduce problem Other comments Revision 1 7 Page 8 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component This chapter describes the PLC Memory component and its ability to allow the user to view edit and monitor either channels words or individual bits in areas of the PLC The PLC Memory component allows viewing editing and monitoring of PLC memory areas monitoring and forcing of bit addresses and symbols and forced status information The PLC Memory component displays the values of the memory area being accessed within the PLC Areas to be monitored are selected from the memory area workspace The address workspace shows individual bits individual channel symbols and forced status information by selecting or entering specific PLC addresses or symbol names The current values of these areas are displayed in the PLC Memory component There are no values displayed when the PLC is offline The PLC Memory component c
106. eans that all other parts are disabled except for Set time to all events Select one option from the list to set the execution mode Choosing Not Specified will disable all the options within the Peripheral Service dialog except for Set time to all events Not Specified is the only way of setting the Peripheral Service Execution Time to zero If Peripheral Service is chosen editing Peripheral Service Execution Time is possible and the system sets the default to 0 1 See also Instruction Processing Peripheral Service Execution Time Specifying Asynchronous will disable the same options as Not Specified and set the Execution mode to Asynchronous processing Synchronous likewise sets the Execution Mode to Synchronous processing Peripheral Service Mode Instruction Execution Time value within and including the range of 5 to 255 or 0 can be entered as a valid setting Peripheral Service Execution Time value within and including 0 1 to 25 5 can be entered as a valid setting For more information on when this option is available see Sync Async Comms Execution Mode above Target Unit 1 2 3 4 5 and SIOU The default for this setting is Not Specified There are five possible options for this setting After Not Specified the next option is CPU 5100 If this option is selected the SIOU number should be entered in the box to the right marked 3100 The next option is SIOU and likewise with the CPU SIOU option the SIOU number sho
107. ect the Error Log tab Deselect the Update Error Log Entries Automatically setting Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Spp Customising the Layout of the Error Log Some PLCs do not support time stamps date stamps or clocks The layout of the Error Log can be changed to remove the time and date columns as necessary and make the display more relevant to the PLC Use the following procedure to customise the layout of the PLC Error component 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu 2 Select the Error Log tab 3 Error Log time and date information can be hidden from view by checking the Hide Error Log Time Column and the Hide Error Log Date Column settings 4 Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Enabling and Disabling the Error Log For C series PLCs only the error log can be enabled and disabled as required Use the following procedure to enable or disable the error log 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu 2 Select the Error Log tab 3 Check the Error Log Enabled setting to manually monitor errors Revision 1 7 Page 62 CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component Deselect the Error Log Enabled setting to st
108. ed 3 Select the appropriate pushbutton to view the printout Select the Next Page pushbutton to view the next page of the printout Select the Prev Page pushbutton to view the next page of the printout Select the Two Page pushbutton to view two pages of the printout at once Select the Zoom In pushbutton to zoom in to the page Select the Zoom Out pushbutton to zoom out from the page Select the Print pushbutton to print from the preview Select the Close pushbutton to close the preview window amp 4 Select the Print button from the toolbar A standard Print dialogue is displayed 5 Setup the required printer settings Select the OK pushbutton to print the PLC Memory details or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note Printer specific settings can be applied prior to printing the PLC Memory details by selecting Print Setup from the File menu Use the following procedure to copy or move information from or in the PLC Memory component 1 2 3 1 Selectan item or items in a window 2 Select the Copy button from the toolbar to copy the item or the Cut button from the toolbar to move the item 3 Select an area to move the items to for instance copying data area values into another data area amp 4 Selectthe Paste button from the toolbar to paste the item A Paste operation can be performed several times without copying again PLC Memory Preferences PLC Memory component pr
109. ed centrally between between the two clock images This button once pressed will synchronise the PLC clock to the computer clock The same effect can also be evoked from the Options Synchronise Clocks menu The File menu allows the PLC Clock tool to be closed by use of the Exit menu item The Options Set PLC Clock allows the time and date within the PLC to be set If the PLC Clock window is minimised the PLC clock time will be displayed in digital format in the task bar Revision 1 7 Page 85 APPENDIX A Network Availability Revision 1 7 Page 86 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor The Datalink table allows a PLC to be configured so that it can participate in one or more automatic data sharing schemes over SYSMAC LINK and Controller Link networks without the need for special programming Words of IO and DM can be set aside for use as data link words which are allocated to various nodes in the network Limits on the amount of data and number of nodes varies with the type network and the type of PLC The allocation of words to nodes is defined by two or more Data Link tables Data can only be shared on a single physical network A gateway cannot be used to pass information from one network to another Data Link Editor General The Data Link editor is divided into two screens Graphical overview screen This is the upper screen which displays a representation of the nodes and
110. eferences permits the setting of display properties for data monitoring The Display tab defines the preferred display format Use the following procedure to change the display format preference 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Preferences option from the View menu Revision 1 7 Page 18 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component 2 Select the appropriate word display format option either Binary Binary Coded Decimal Decimal Signed Decimal Floating Point Hexadecimal Double Floating Point or Text 3 Select the appropriate bit display format option either Text or Numeric If required select the appropriate font using the Change Font pushbutton 5 Select the OK pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The Monitoring tab allows the monitor update interval preference to be amended Use the following procedure to change the monitor update interval preference 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Preferences option from the View menu 2 Selectthe Monitoring tab 3 Select a Monitor Update Interval and an associated Unit from the fields 4 Selectthe OK pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The General tab permits the setting of general preferences Use the following procedure to change the general preferences 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Preferences option from the View menu 2 Selectthe General tab 3 Select the Automatically Resize Column Widths option to ensure
111. el Addressing Addressing Write w m 9 o vee ve mem 0 wmm e Ye ves Fc mew seme wem wo Ye m o oi C1000H Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write umeros ou dr meri er IE NES I rn m mem sem Special addresses MODE C20 Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Lm p Revision 1 7 Page 117 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C2000H Device Group Channel Addressing Addressing Write o _ 1 To o m PeeVdw Sous Ye Fo 9 Ye __ Cm o w w Ye Fo m e Special addresses MODE C200H Device Group Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Write se 29 ve Ye w 71 poma v o 5 eee Sms Ye Fc Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 118 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HE Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU
112. el pushbutton to abort the operation Transferring Data between the PLC and Memory Card Use the following procedure to transfer data between the PLC and memory card 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Files on the PLC to be copied and click the right mouse button 2 Select Transfer To option followed by either Memory Card or EM File Area Possible Memory Card Errors The following list provides a brief overview of the possible errors that could arise with the memory card when operating in Program Mode Refer to the associated PLC manual for further information The PLC Program is protected and cannot be written to The file card does not contain enough free space to transfer the PLC data required The source file name specified to transfer data from does not exist Revision 1 7 Page 68 Revision 1 7 CHAPTER 7 Memory Component The file on device already exists The file device is read only and cannot be written to The file device does not exist insert the memory card Cannot transfer data from the file device to the PLC s area when the PLC is in Run mode To transfer data from the file device to the PLC s IO area the PLC must be in Program mode The data cannot be transferred to the PLC as the PLC is password protected or access rights have not been granted Page 69 CHAPTER 7 Memory Component Revision 1 7 70 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Networ
113. es resident on the PLC that are different to those on the PC are annotated in brackets Further editing to the data area causes further differences between PC and PLC versions and these are also annotated Revision 1 7 Page 12 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component Timer Counter Memory areas Whether online or offline the PLC Memory component enables the data in the Timer TIM and Counter CNT memory areas to be formatted using either Binary Coded Decimal BCD Hexadecimal or Decimal data types When an Online transfer to PLC operation is executed the PLC Memory Component will read the TIM CNT mode setting from the PLC If the TIM CNT mode is set to BCD then the command will be actioned only if the current data type is also BCD If the data type is not BCD then a warning message will be displayed and the commend will be aborted If the TIM CNT mode is set to Binary the command will only be actioned if the current data type is Decimal or Hexadecimal If the current data is neither Decimal or Hexadecimal then a warning message will be displayed and the command will be aborted When an Online Transfer from a PLC Compare or Monitor operation is executed the PLC Memory Component will read the data from the PLC and display it in the currently selected data format If the data can not be displayed in the currently selected format then an error message will be displayed Note The Timer TIM and Counter CNT memory areas are onl
114. et etre retener edere Pup eere nre ead 109 CSI1H CS1H H Device 610 110 IDSC Device Group metr Rae eode dires 110 SRMI SRMI V2 Device Group 110 CV1000 Device Group si tetto Eee tpe e o bae 110 CV2000 Device Group nn erre er 110 CV500 D vice GIOUp caes ee eS er eR etd de et eta D etd 110 CVMI Group Sos eRe RA deu ders 111 1 2 Device Groups nuce deo eS RE I A Ie RP 111 Appendix PLC Memory 113 Device Group eee UU nine te eam ee rd 113 C K Device Group Re Use pde e dud 113 Device Group aes pee ee e Eee dea rated 114 C1000H Device Gro p netter tee edere taret eterne pes e Dee need 114 20 ete ERR EOE EE S Ee 114 C2000H Device Group een ene ea ert ete DI 115 Revision 1 7 Page 8 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Table of Contents Appendix B continued Page C200H Device Group 53e Ie pec dere te dite leni gebe deter orti 116 C200HE Device Gro p xcti are Uo ge rre Oe RO teo RU AER ween eee 117 200 2 DEVIC Group iter RR Eee eoo ite net beste 118 C
115. explicitly altered Some of the options may not be applicable depending on the device type selected Use the following procedure to apply settings in the PLC Startup tab 1 2 3 1 The status of the Force Status Hold setting Hold Bit setting and Restart Continuation Bit setting in the Startup Hold area of the PLC s Work Area memory can be set so that they are either maintained or reset to OFF on power up 2 When power is restored after an interruption the JO Bits setting and Power On Status setting must be selected and the PLC startup mode must be set to Run or Monitor 3 Set the Mode setting to either Program Monitor Run Debug or Use Programming Console The default mode is Program 4 Set the Display Mode setting The 7 segment display of the IO Interface units IO Control unit and SYSMAC BUS 2 Remote IO Slave units can be set to one of three modes The mode is indicated by the position of the decimal point Revision 1 7 Page 39 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component Mode 1 Displays the first IO word allocated to the rack 000 indicates an error This is the default mode Mode 2 Displays the CPU operating status A or and error status E F or peripheral connection and rack number Mode 3 Displays a 4 character message when the IODP 189 instruction is executed in the unit s program 5 Checkthe Automatically Transfer User Program setting to automatically transfer the user program from one of the P
116. from the Edit menu in the Routing Table Editor dialogue box Click the in the toolbar A message box will be displayed indicating success or failure Additional Features The Network View Screen The Network tree view is used to display the nodes on the locally connected network and is only available when the local connection network is an Omron proprietary network such as a Controller Link Sysmac link Sysmac Net or SYSWAY Revision 1 7 PLC Routing Table File Edit Options Help vl gt pal Fk p Ha 4 Cs1G CJI1G CPU45 Unit 00 Unit 01 Unit 02 Unit 3 Unit 04 Unit 05 5100 Units Unit 05 Unit 07 Unit 08 4 Unit 09 ey Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 ey Unit 13 Unit 14 Unit 15 This icon is used to indicate that a node is present at this node number This icon is used to indicate that node is not present at this node number This icon is used to represent the currently selected node This icon is used to indicate that a node is present at this node number but there are errors reading the routing table Page 103 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables The Overview Screen Selecting the Overview tab will show all the routing tables in an graphical format The relay node numbers are shown in the whites boxes and the remote network numbers in the red boxes The numbers on the right are the Local Network numbers Not
117. g Write A 0 255 Yes Yes Yes FC Revision 1 7 Page 139 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write C 0 511 Present Value Status Yes FC CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CVM1 V2 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write A 0 255 Yes Yes Yes FC Revision 1 7 Page 140 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write C 0 511 Present Value Status Yes FC CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 21 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas m m e um 3 Channel Addressing Addressing Write Present Value Status o as w ves __ o os Presentvaue Ses Ye Fo v Ye Special all CPUs CLOCK addresses CPU 21 MODE BANKNO FinsGateway CPU Unit Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Wr
118. g if required An SIOU Cyclic Refresh Unit s must be specified if an 5100 refresh setting has been made The COMI PLCS support input and scheduled interrupts to stop the main program to run a subroutine The following Interrupt Refresh options are available with the 5 Interrupt Enable This option allows you to set the various IR value interrupts to either Normal default Interrupt or Quick 6 Input Constant This option allows you to set the input constant of IROOO Bits Select the value in milliseconds as appropriate 7 Pulse Output 0 1 Unit Set the output pulse 0 and 1 to either Relative or Absolute Port Settings The Peripheral Port Comms Board A Comms Board B and Host Link Port tabs of the PLC Setup component defines the settings for the connection between the PC and PLC The default settings may be used or an alternative communications protocol defined Use the following procedure to apply settings Revision 1 7 Page 45 1 2 3 1 CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component The Port Settings are set to 9600 bps 1 start bit 7 bit data 2 stop bits and Even parity Customised port settings can be entered by deselecting the Default setting The Mode setting can be set to one of the following connection types Hostlink 1 to n Multiple PLC RS422 485 connections to the RS232C Single PLC RS232 connection to a printer or from a reader 1 to 1 Link Slave Sets PLC as slave in an RS2
119. gram execution Data held in a PLC s memory areas can be monitored and traced during program execution When displayed this information provides a valuable tool for analysing the program s performance The Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component has two separate modes of operation Data Trace The PLC can be configured to trace a number of channels and bits and can sample these when a trigger condition is activated When the PLC trace buffer is full or the user stops the trace the trace buffer can be uploaded and viewed the trace however is complete Values do not change on the screen all sampling is achieved in the PLC and displayed when finished Time Chart Monitor A number of channels and bits can be configured and monitored online The changing values are displayed in the monitoring view as either a trend graph or histogram A trigger condition can also be set which resets the sampled amount of data Monitoring continues until stopped by the user PLC Time Chart Monitor NewPLC1 Data 1 Time Chart Monitor File Operation View Options Window gt 3 219 eda ejs xe OxFFFF 01000 0 00000 01001 0 5555 0 01002 0 053333 0x0000 25 0 255 Seconds 10 0 Off 10 1 Off 21 0 i 255 Seconds xl p 2 For Help press F1 CS1G H CPU45 Monitor Time Chart Monitor Stopped The status bar provides instant help the PLC and
120. he Sysbus Remote Master field C Series PLC Settings The following paragraphs describe the features of the PLC Setup component associated with C series PLCs Refer to Chapter 4 PC to PLC Communications for details of transferring PLC setup information to and from the PLC The common Set Default option resets PLC Setup component values to the default settings PLC Startup The PLC Startup tab of the PLC Setup component allows certain PLC settings to be made which always take effect on startup until they are explicitly altered Use the following procedure to apply settings in the PLC Startup tab Mode This option selects the default PLC operation mode when the PLC is powered on 1 2 3 1 Program Select this for online programming when the PLC is powered on 2 Monitor Select this to start monitoring the running program when the PLC is powered on 3 Run Select this to run the PLC s program when the PLC is powered on Revision 1 7 Page 43 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component 4 Pre Powerdown mode In this mode the PLC uses the operating mode last used before the power was turned off 5 Use Programming Console This is the default setting that allows you to select the operating mode when online SIOU The SIOU Area DM settings are highly PLC specific and are dependent upon PLC selected and the SIOU mode Refer to the online help for detailed information IOM This option specifies that the status
121. he top graph illustrates the word addresses or symbols The bottom graph illustrates the bit addresses or symbols Each word address is colour coded The word and bit addresses are listed in the left pane the splitter bar can be moved by placing the mouse cursor over the splitter bar and dragging it to its new position to show more or less of the displayed numbers The slider position used to analyse the data returned by the data trace can be moved by placing the mouse cursor over the graph slider and dragging it to its new position Both sliders can be moved together by selecting Synchronise Cursors from the View menu When moving the slider it snaps to the sampled intervals Moving and holding the slider left and right scrolls the view window left and right Revision 1 7 Page 56 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component The Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component permits the zooming and scaling of the Data Trace Time Chart view Use the following procedure to zoom and scale the Data Trace Time Chart view Select the Zoom In button from the toolbar to zoom in on the word graph Select the Zoom Out button from the toolbar to zoom out from the word graph Select the Restore Zoom button from the toolbar to return the graph to the original view Select the Scale In button from the toolbar to zoom in on a particular graph against the vertical axis Select the Scale Out button from the toolbar to zoom out from a part
122. icular graph against the vertical axis Select the Restore Scale button from the toolbar to return the graph to the original scale This can be modified to switch between Histogram and Trend Graph when in Word Display Mode or switch between Outline and Block when in Bit Display Mode Use the following procedure to switch display modes 1 2 3 1 Select the Word Display Mode option or the Bit Display Mode option from the Options menu 2 For Word Display Mode select either Histogram or Trend Graph ForBit Display Mode select either Block or Outline The Word values shown on the screen can be displayed in one of four formats Binary Decimal Signed Decimal Hexadecimal Use the following procedure to select a Bit value format 1 2 3 1 Select Word Value Format from the Options menu 2 Select either Binary Decimal Signed Decimal or Hexadecimal The Bit values shown on the screen can be displayed in one of two formats Boolean 1 or 0 Text On or Off Use the following procedure to select a Bit value format 1 2 3 1 Select Bit Value Format from the Options menu 2 Selecteither Boolean or Text Revision 1 7 Page 57 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component The Data Trace Time Chart view can be toggled to display either PLC addresses or symbol names Select the Options menu and then Show Symbol Names If a symbol name is not available then the PLC
123. ing the Delete pushbutton Viewing Table Information The Table Information dialogue displays basic information relating to the selected Data Link table indicating the author associated network and file name The information displayed on this screen cannot be edited whilst online Use the following procedure to view table information 1 2 3 1 Select the Info pushbutton on the Data Link Setup dialogue 2 Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue from the screen The Data Link Table dialogue is redisplayed Select the New pushbutton in the dialogue to clear the dialogue information Offline SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor The SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Editor is available to both CV series and C series PLCs linked to a SYSMAC NET unit Untitled Data Link Editor SYSMAC NET Ea File Table Help e epale Table type CV format C format 002 ClO 0000 000 DM 0000 000 Table items 2 For Help press F1 NUM The status bar provides instant help Revision 1 7 Page 82 Revision CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Access to the SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor dialogue is achieved in a number of ways From the CX Net Network Configuration tool Select Editor from the Data Link menu The Select New File type dialogue is displayed Select the SYSMAC NET file type from the File Type field and select the OK pushbutton From the Data Link Setup dialogue Sele
124. ing the PLC Memory component Click on the Address tab of the PLC Memory component Click the right mouse button on the Forced Status branch and select Scan Forced Status bit areas in the PLC are scanned to find all forced bits Forced On and Forced Off The Forced Status window is displayed showing all forced bits and their associated value and attributes Copying a Forced Bit A forced bit can be copied from the Force Status window to the Address Monitor window Use the following procedure to copy a forced bit 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component Click on the Address tab of the PLC Memory component Open the Forced Status area by double clicking the Forced Status branch from the Data Area Workspace in the Address tab Select the address to be copied with the right mouse button in the Forced Status window and select Copy to Symbol Monitor Address Clearing Forced Bits forced bits can be cleared Use the following procedure to clear forced bits Caution This operation will clear all forced bits in the PLC 1 2 3 5 Revision 1 7 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component Click on the Address tab of the PLC Memory component Open the Forced Status area by double clicking the Forced Status branch from the Data Area Workspace in the Address tab Click the right mouse button in the Forced Status window and select Clear Forced Addresses
125. is specified in Words 4 Read These setting the same as Write but with the additional option of being able to selecting the AR memory area for reading Area This option defaults to IR area 1 but can be set to IR area 2 DM area LR area or HR area Address This is the beginning address number Size The default is However if the size is 0 for Write then the size for Read must be 1 or vice versa Any custom setting s maximum value is determined by what the Area and Address values before it were set to For example if IR area 1 is selected and the maximum address is specified in this case max 49 then the maximum size is 1 The size value is specified Words PLC Status These options determine the status of the PLC Append PLC Status on top of IN data Select this button to Append PLC Status on top of IN data or choose not append PLC Status Do not append PLC Status Select this button to not append PLC Status on top of IN data or choose Append PLC Status on top of IN data PC to PLC Communications The PLC Setup component permits the transferring of data to and from the PLC and allows comparisons to be made between data stored on the PC and the PLC Uploading PLC Settings The Transfer from PLC option loads the settings from the PLC into the PLC Setup component Use the following procedure to upload PLC settings Revision 1 7 Page 48 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Com
126. ite o ves vee ves Revision 1 7 Page 141 APPENDIX Toolbars Keyboard Shortcuts APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The following tables summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component and tool The F1 function key is common across all components and tools and provides context help PLC Memory Component Toolbars Open Open File Save in Project Print Print Preview Cut Copy Past Fill Data Area Clear Data Area Transfer to PLC Transfer from PLC Compare with PLC Monitor a m R Revision 1 7 Binary Binary Coded Decimal Decimal Signed Decimal Floating Point Hexadecimal Text LReal Resize Column Zoom Out Restore Zoom Zoom In Set Value Force On Force Off Force Cancel Page 142 Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl O Open Ctrl S Save in Project Ctrl P Print Ctrl X Cut Ctrl C Copy Ctrl V Paste Ctrl PgUp Zoom In Ctrl PgDn Zoom Out APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Binary Coded Decimal Alt D Decimal Alt S Signed Decimal Floatinf Point Alt H Hexadecimal Alt L Lreal Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Com
127. itoring the running program when the PLC is powered on Run Select this to run the PLC s program when the PLC is powered on Use Programming Console This is the default setting that allows you to select the operating mode when online In addition to the above the following settings are available for CJ1 H and CS1 H PLCs Execution Settings For the CJ1 H and CS1 H PLCs series PLCs set the Execution Setting options as oppropiate 1 2 3 1 Run program when initialize unit board Check the tick box to select this option 2 Service for units when Inner Board recognition Check the tick box to select this option Settings The Settings tab of the PLC Setup component allows execution processes and controls to be defined and EM allocation to be enabled Note For CS1 H and CJ1 H PLCs only this tab is called CPU Settings Execute Process Use the following procedure to apply Execute Process settings 1 2 3 1 Low Battery Enabled Select tick this option to flag when CPU Unit battery errors are detected Revision 1 7 Page 34 CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component Interrupt Task Enabled When this option is selected interrupt task errors will be detected Stop CPU Error Enabled Select this option to determine if instruction errors instruction processing errors ER and illegal access errors AER are to treated as non fatal or fatal errors Don t register FAL to error log Select this option tick to stop regis
128. k the information held in this area in the memory of each PLC is identical A system that links PLCs together A unit which connects a device to the network A connection between two units established either by software or a hardware device Placing a program or data into an area of computer or PLC memory A network located within a limited area normally the user s premises The address of the network to which a PLC is connected Page 155 Local network number Local table LREAL LSS Mailbox Mark parity Master Mb Memory area Memory Card component Memory Card Writer Memory card MHz Micro host link Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Explorer Microsoft Windows Modem Monitor mode n Native data format Network bridge Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools The number of the unit connecting the PLC to the network A table containing the details of the networks to which a PLC belongs LREAL Double Floating Point type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool A communications protocol The parity bit is always set to 1 A controlling device which sends data and or instructions to a slave device Megabites A means of defining computer memory size Addressable area of storage space in a device This CX Server component manages the file storage to and from PLC mem
129. k Configuration Tool CHAPTER 8 CX Server Network Configuration Tool CX Net This chapter describes the CX Server CX Net Network Configuration tool the procedures for establishing communications to PLCs for direct and gateway connections The Network Configuration Tool hosts tools that assist in the creation and editing of local and network Routing Tables and the creation and editing of Data Link Tables To successfully establish communications between CX Server and a network PLC an intermediary or gateway PLC has to contain a valid Routing table to allow the correct routing of packets The CX Net Network Configuration tool allows communications to PLCs with a CX Server project and configuration of the PLC The CX Net Network Configuration tool allows the following Hosts the Routing Table editor to provide routing table support at a network level enabling PLCs to act as gateways across networks Hosts the Data Link table editor to provide Data Link table support at a network level Setup of PLC devices and their communication units Network diagnostics Control of Data Link operation Note The availability format and content of the facilities within the CX Net Network Configuration tool depend upon the device type of the PLC being considered C series CS1 series or CV series and the network to which that PLC 15 connected SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Ethernet or Controller Link Refer to the specific OMRON System a
130. ks Refer to Chapter 8 Offline SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor for further details Data Link Setup Revision The Data Link Setup dialogue varies in title and content according to the type of network connected to the current PLC however the pushbutton functions on each dialogue are the same 1 7 Page 80 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool The dialogue lists the contents of the Data Link table associated with the PLC initially the Data Link table displayed is empty or set to zero until a table has been opened or read SYSMAC NET Data Link Setup The setup dialogue first needs to know whether the Data Link table is written for CV Series or C Series PLC type SYSMAC NET this information is requested using the SYSMAC NET Table Type dialogue Use the following procedure to setup the SYSMAC NET Data Link 1 2 3 1 Select the Online Edit Data Link button from the toolbar S 2 Select a setting to indicate the type of SYSMAC NET which is used in the Data Link 3 Select the OK pushbutton to continue the Data Link Setup dialogue is displayed or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Opening a Table Use the following procedure to open a table 1 2 3 1 Select the Open pushbutton to open a Data Link table from disk alternatively select the Read pushbutton to view the table in the PLC Select the appropriate table and select the OK pushbutton The Data Link Setup dialogue is now populated with
131. le is held within the PLC s which acts as the gateway device Different types of PLC and networks have different capabilities for routing For details about using routing tables refer to Chapter 11 Routing Table Editor Data Link Data Link tables allow a PLC to be configured so that it can participate in one or more automatic data sharing schemes over SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET and Controller Link networks without the need for special programming Words of IO and DM can be set aside for use as data link words which are allocated to various nodes in the network Limits on the amount of data and number of nodes varies with the type of network and the type of PLC The allocation of words to nodes is defined by two or more Data Link tables Data can only be shared on a single physical network gateway cannot be used to pass information from one network to another SYSMAC NET data links can be configured so that both C Series and CV Series PLCs can share data However it is a limitation that in these mixed configurations the master must be a C Series PLC There are no such restrictions on a SYSMAC LINK or Controller Link network The Data Link menu includes options to setup the SYSMAC NET SYSMAC LINK and Controller Link Data Links The DataLinks Editor is used to configure SYSMAC LINK and Controller Link data links Refer to Chapter 10 Data Link Editor A separate datalink editor is utilised for configuration of SYSMAC NET datalin
132. link mechanism The information about the node currently selected in the Graphical Overview screen is displayed This screen is comprised of two sections The node configuration Left hand side The data link configuration Right hand side 51 Senes PLC Ara C Ama2 C i Down Memory StartAddess Range fo co 0 o H 275 Status C10 ZI E 10 0 To 6125 Source Mea Destination Nodes e g 1 5 1 2 3 Set 4557831011 2 Ready SVSMACONK No emce NoMode 0 4 Revision 1 7 Page 88 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor The node configuration area allows the node number to be selected from the list of currently participating nodes and for this node allows the following to be configured PLC family type CS1 CV or C series PLC Set to CS1 Series in the example Area 1 memory type and start address the memory type and valid start address is dependant on the PLC type The memory type is a predefined section of PLC memory that is to be utilised for the data link function Set to CIO in the example The Start address is an offset from the base address that the data link area is to start from Set to Oin the example Area 2 memory type and start address the memory type and valid start address is dependant on the PLC type Status memory type and start address the memory type and valid start address is
133. ly available to CV series PLCs and CS1 series PLCs Use the following procedure to set Rack Start Addresses 1 2 3 1 Select Rack Start Addresses from the Option menu Rack Start Addresses dialogue box is displayed 2 Enter the addresses for each rack as required Select the OK pushbutton to accept the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Revision 1 7 Page 30 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Units Profile Information For CS1 series PLCs SIOU s CPU SIOU s and other units unit manufacturing information can be retrieved the data read and comments saved against each unit to a Compact Flash disk when fitted Use the following procedure to view the unit manufacturing details 1 2 3 1 Highlight the PLC name and click the right mouse button 2 Select Unit Manufacturing Information and then either CPU Unit or Inner Board Note An error is displayed if the unit does not support manufacting information Revision 1 7 Page 31 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Revision 1 7 Page 32 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component This chapter describes the PLC Setup component and the procedures involved in changing a PLC s settings both offline and online The PLC Setup component allows the PLC settings to be entered for individual C series PLCs CV series PLCs or CS1 series PLCs More than one PLC Setup component can be opened at any one time allowing
134. matically Select this option when it is required to execute a process that returns to Duplex Operation automatically Communications Unit Duplex Setting From the list of Communications Units select those that are to be run in duplex mode If more than one Unit is set to duplex mode the options selected will be applied to each Unit It is not possible to set different options for different Communications Units To execute the Communication Duplex operation an IO table must be created or transferred Note that this setting only takes effect at startup or at the start of an operation It cannot be changed during an operation Hot Swap Allow Plural Units Selecting this option enables Units operating in Parallel or Duplex mode to be replaced while online The Units which be exchanged while online are Basic IO Units SIOUs and CPU 51005 of the CS Series PLCs Note that this option can be selected while online STB Serial Settings Allow STB COMM Selecting this option will enable the Host Link Port of the Standby CPU This option should not be selected if it is required to continue with communications when changing from Duplex operation to Standby operation 1 7 Page 38 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component CPU Unit Duplex Transfer Settings Transfer Program This option should be selected if it is required to skip the Transferring Program area at Duplex Initial operation after exchanging CPU units Verify will be executed
135. n 70 Opening an existing Table 95 Routing Tables 95 S Saving a new Data Link Table 92 Saving Data Trace Settings 53 Scanning for PLC Connections 73 Setting teh PLC Mode 74 Slots 22 158 Software switches 25 26 Controller Link 28 Data link area settings 27 Editing 26 Ethernet 26 27 General settings 27 Serial communications unit settings 29 SYSMAC LINK 26 28 SYSMAC NET 26 Sysmac Bus2 settings 28 Starting CX Server See access Status bar 6 Page 167 CX Net Network Configuration tool 70 Data Link Editor 80 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component 49 IO Table component 21 Memory Card component 64 PLC Error component 57 PLC Memory component 9 PLC Setup component 33 Symbols 159 SYSMAC LINK Network settings 76 Network setup 77 Network status 76 Software switches 26 28 SYSMAC NET Access to Data Link Editor 81 Creating a data link table 81 Data Link Editor 80 Data link table information 82 Data link tables setup 79 Deleting an item from a data link table 81 Editing a data link table 81 Logical error checking 82 Offline Data Link Editor 80 Opening an existing data link table 81 Revision 1 7 INDEX CX Server PLC Tools Software switches 26 System requirements gt 3 T Technical Specification 1 Testing the Network Connection 76 Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 141 U
136. n Trace Memory The timer interval must be set to TRSM Note The buffer for Data Trace is 4K words CV series PLC Sampling Range The CV series PLC can trace a maximum of 12 bits and 3 words and performs data tracing using one of the following methods Setting a timer interval The trace can be performed in increments of 5ms during a 5 2550ms cycle Including the TRSM 170 instruction in the PLC s program This instruction identifies the points in program execution where specified data is to be stored in Trace Memory The timer interval must be set to TRSM C series PLC Sampling Range The C series PLC can trace a maximum of 12 bits and 3 words and performs data tracing using one of the following methods Setting a timer interval Data Trace can be performed at regular independent intervals by setting a timer interval from the peripheral device Including the TRSM 45 instruction in the PLC s program This instruction identifies the points program execution where specified data is to be stored in Trace Memory Note Data Tracing cannot be performed from a Programming Console Revision 1 7 Page 52 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component Setting Monitoring Conditions The Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor must be activated before the settings can be configured To select Data Trace or Time Chart Monitoring mode select the Mode option from the Operation menu followed by either
137. n be deleted Use the following procedure to delete a file or folder 1 2 3 1 Highlight the required document or folder 2 Select the Delete button from the toolbar A Confirm Folder Delete dialogue is displayed 3 Select the Yes pushbutton to continue with the deletion or the No pushbutton to abort the operation The Toolbar and status bar can both be turned on or off Select Status Bar from the View menu to control the display of the status bar Select Toolbar from the View menu to control the display of the PLC Memory toolbar If the display of a PLC device takes a few moments to refresh ensure the Auto Refresh PLC View option from the Options menu is turned off This then allows the PLC to be refreshed manually by selecting Refresh from the View menu Extended PLC setup and program files can be transferred to the Memory Card as autoexec files so they can be automatically transferred at PLC startup Select the Transfer as AutoExec Files from the Options menu Memory Card Properties Use the following procedure to view memory card properties 1 2 3 1 Highlight the required document or folder Multiple devices folders and files can be selected if required e 2 Select the Properties button from the toolbar 3 View the details Some options may be amended for instance the read only attribute for a file in this instance amend settings as appropriate Select the OK pushbutton to complete the operation or the Canc
138. n button from the toolbar or create a new project If required add a device to the CX Server project by selecting Add Device from the Project menu and edit the CX Server project by selecting the Edit Project button from the toolbar Select the Open Close Project Device PLC button from the toolbar to open connections to the device Select the Show Unit Status button from the toolbar or select Unit Status from the PLC menu Select the Clear Log pushbutton to delete the entries in the error log Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Page 77 OMRON CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Testing the Network Connection Once network connections have been created the network should be tested to ensure that all nodes are responding properly The following tests are available Internode Echo Back Test This test checks the condition of a number of specific network and node address and whether communications can be established Broadcast Nodes Test This test examines all nodes on the network and is available for Ethernet Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK only This test may take some time for an Ethernet network which is not subject to the same size restrictions as Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK The results show all nodes found and the PLC type if possible Ping Node Test Allows echo testing of a specific TCP IP address 41 T Select the required test from the associated button in the toolbar either th
139. nd Operation manuals for details of the operation of the various network units and their available settings and options Example cdm CX NET PLC Network Configuration Tool Project PLC Routing Table DataLink Help aaa 2 Project Devices Example C200HX Z SWY 1000 SY SYSMAC WAY 5L CS1H 0 Press F1 for Help Status Line Mode Unknown Revision 1 7 Page 71 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool The status bar provides instant help the status of the current connection and the operating mode of the PLC When the CX Net is initially loaded the Project Devices field is empty Opening or creating a CX Server project populates the Project Devices list with all the devices in that CX Server project Selecting each device in turn causes the right hand side of the dialogue to display a graphical representation of that connection either direct or through a gateway connection together with node and network information Note Offline connections are shown as a red line whilst for online connections this changes to green Other aspects also change when online refer to Chapter 8 Opening a PLC for further information Any operations e g network unit setup Data Link and routing table editing which are carried out affect the physical connection PLC which is currently connected not the CX Server project PLC Routing Tables contain the inf
140. nications End connections 152 Gateway connections 153 Host Link 36 40 44 Modem 155 Peripheral Port 36 37 44 Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools Requirements 4 Testing network connections 76 Configuring a PLc s System Settings 73 Controller Link Network settings 77 Network setup 77 Network status 77 Software switches 28 Creating a New Data Link Table 88 Creating a new Routing Table 96 Creating and IO Table 75 CS1 Series PLC Settings 33 C Series PLC Settings 42 Customer support for CX Server 7 CV Series PLC Settings 37 CX Net Network Configuration tool Access 4 Access Change PLC dialog 71 Access Edit Project dialog 71 Adding a device to a CX Server project 71 Adding a PLC to a CX Server project 71 Broadcast nodes test 76 Changing a device in a CX Server project 71 Changing a PLC in a CX Server project 71 Clearing PLC errors 75 Closing a PLC 73 Controller Link settings 77 Creating a new CX Server project 71 Creating an IO table 75 CX Server project 71 CX Server project devices 70 Data link tables See Data link tables Device information 74 Device List dialog 71 Displaying unit status 75 Dragging device information into a CX Server project 74 Editing a CX Server project 71 Editing PLC list 71 Internode Echo Back test 76 152 154 Introduction 69 Opening a PLC 72 Opening an existing
141. ning Windows emulation for example Apple Macintosh The following configurations are the minimum system requirements for running CX Server in Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later Minimum System Requirements Minimum Specification Recommended Minimum Specification Operating CPU Memory HDD Display CPU Memory HDD Display System Type RAM Space Type RAM Space Windows 95 Pentium 32Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 64Mb 150Mb 1024x768 Windows 98 Class SVGA Class SVGA 133MHz 200MHz Windows NT with SP 5 Windows Pentium 64Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 64Mb 150Mb 1024x768 2000 Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows ME 150MHz 200MHz Windows XP Pentium 128Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 256Mb 150Mb 1024x768 Home Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows XP 300MHz 600MHz Professional Use of a mouse is highly recommended although all operations can be performed using the keyboard Refer to Appendix C for a list of keyboard shortcut commands The amount of RAM and hard disk space used depends upon the size of the PLC programs written approximately per step Communications Requirements In order to use serial communication types SYSMAC WAY and Toolbus a RS232 connections via a standard serial port on the PC COMI etc or a RS422 connections to a 422 serial board is required When using SYSMAC LINK directly from a PC a SYSMAC LINK network service board and FinsGateway version 3 12 must be installed
142. nk table in the editor it may be necessary to change the data within the PLC If this is required a warning message will be displayed Delete all Nodes in a Data Link Use the following procedure to delete all the nodes participating in the data Link Revision 1 7 Page 96 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor Ensure Online to PLC Ensure the Network Operation button is selected pressed in This will ensure the whole network will be operated on and not just a single node From the toolbar click the Delete button or from the menu select Online Delete gg gt N Revision 1 7 97 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables CHAPTER 11 Routing Table Component Routing tables allow networked PLCs to be configured so that they can communicate with each other via gateways across remote networks The routing tables contain the network unit number information required It is only necessary to set up routing tables if the end connection PLC is not a direct connection i e using another PLC as a gateway connection The routing table is held within the PLC s which acts as the gateway device Different types of PLC and networks have different capabilities for routing C series SYSMAC LINK N A SYSMAC NET C SYSMAC NET Controller Link FINS C series Ethernet N A CV series SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET FINS Ethernet or Controller Link CS1 series SYSMAC LINK Device Net FINS Controller Link or Ethernet CJ1 series S
143. o display the content of the right pane as large icons a f Select the Small Icons button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as small icons Select the List button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as a list Select the Details button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane with associated details Use the following procedure to copy or move information from or in the PLC Memory component 1 2 3 1 Select an item or items in a window More than one item can be selected by pressing Shift and selecting another item to extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another item to add to the selection 2 Select the Copy button from the toolbar to copy the item or the Cut button from the toolbar to move the item 3 Select an area to move the items to for instance copying data area values into another data area amp 4 Selectthe Paste button from the toolbar to paste the item A Paste operation can be performed several times without copying again A file or label if at top level can be renamed Use the following procedure to rename memory card data 1 2 3 1 abl 2 Select the Rename button from the toolbar The document folder name can now accept input Enter the new name and press Return Highlight the required document or folder Revision 1 7 Page 67 CHAPTER 7 Memory Card Component A file or folder ca
144. ode number in the Node Entry screen from the drop down list The list of currently configured data link destinations appear in the data link list Revision 1 7 Page 92 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor 2 Select the Add button from above the data link list The Add Node Area dialogue will display a list of destination areas available to be added to this node 3 Selectthe destination area of interest The new destination area will be added to the data link list and also to the graphical overview for the current node Editing a Node Status Area Use the following procedure to edit the Status Area of a Node 1 2 3 1 Selectthe node to be configured from the node number drop down list 2 the Status configuration fields in the Node Entry screen This is the Memory type and start address for the Status area 3 This allows selection from the options CIO D E1 E2 EA E5 E6 and L Editing the Start Address Data Use the following procedure to edit the Start Address Data of a source 1 2 3 1 Selectthe node to be configured from the node number drop down list 2 Edit the Area 1 and Area 2 configuration fields in the Node Entry screen This is the Memory type and start address for the data link areas Editing Source or Link Areas Use the following procedure to edit a source or destination area 1 2 3 1 Selectthe node to be configured from the node number drop down list 2 From the dat
145. odes Use the following procedure to transfer data link tables to all PLCs in a network 1 2 3 1 Ensure Online to PLC 2 Ensure the Network Operation button is selected pressed in This will ensure the whole network will be operated on and not just a single node 10 3 From the toolbar click the Transfer to PLC button or from the menu select Online Transfer to PLC Note In the case of transfer to PLC if the configured PLC is different from the actual PLC type a warning message will be displayed showing the differences Transfer Data Links table from all nodes Use the following procedure to transfer data link tables from all PLCs in a network 1 2 3 1 Ensure Online to PLC e 2 Ensure Network Operation button is selected pressed in This will ensure the whole network will be operated on not just a single node 3 From the toolbar click the Transfer from PLC button from the menu select Online Transfer from PLC Verify Data Links tables in all nodes Use the following procedure to verify the data link tables in all PLCs in a network 1 2 3 1 Ensure Online to PLC 2 Ensure the Network Operation button is selected pressed in This will ensure the whole network will be operated on and not just a single node 3 From the toolbar click the Verify node button or from the menu select Online Verify Node Note In order to verify the data link table within the PLC with the data li
146. om the Options menu 2 Select the Clock tab 3 Check the Monitor the PLC Clock setting The current clock time from the PLC is then displayed in the status bar so the user can verify the current time against the error log entries 4 Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note Where PLCS do not support a clock No Clock is displayed in the Status Bar and the information on the Clock tab is greyed out Revision 1 7 Page 61 CHAPTER 6 PLC Error Component Manually Updating the Error Log Manual refresh of the Error Log is useful if it is desired to prevent other users from clearing the displayed error history Use the following procedure to enable manual refresh of the error log 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu 2 Select the Error Log tab 3 Check the Update Error Log Entries Automatically setting If not checked a Refresh pushbutton is displayed next to the Clear pushbutton to manually refresh the Error Log content in the PLC Error component 4 Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Use the following procedure to refresh the Error Log automatically 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu Sel
147. omatic data sharing schemes over SYSMAC LINK and Controller Link networks without the need for special programming Chapter 11 Routing Tables This chapter describes how Routing tables allow networked PLCs to be configured so that they can communicate with each other via gateways across remote networks Appendix A Network Availability The tables in this appendix indicate the network available to each PLC device group FinGateway has no network availability and is not described Page 4 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Appendix B PLC Memory Area The tables in this appendix provide memory area details for each device group e Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The tables in theis appendice summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component tool A Glossary of Terms and Index are also provided Warning Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in personal injury or death damage to the product or product failure Please read each chapter in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the chapter and related chapters before attempting any of the procedures or operations given Revision 1 7 Page 5 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CX Server Tools User Manual Page Chapter 1 Technical Specification CX Server SOftWare eue 1 Abo
148. omponent Revision 1 7 Page 64 OMRON CHAPTER 7 Memory Card Component CHAPTER 7 Memory Card Component This chapter describes the Memory Card component available to CV series PLCs and 51 PLCs and its ability to store and transfer data File storage is achieved by a File memory card for a CV series PLC and a Compact Flash or EM memory configured as file memory for a CS1 series PLC Information can be transferred from the PLC to the memory card or from the memory card to the PLC A saved program can be transferred from the memory card to the program area during operation Extended PLC setup and program files can be automatically transferred at PLC startup if they are named autoexec std and autoexec obj respectively It is possible to run the Memory Card component whilst the PLC is offline The Memory Card component can be forced to be displayed in focus by selecting the Always on top option from the Options menu For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information Access to the Memory Card component is from the invoking application Memory Card Operation The appearance and behaviour of the Memory Card component is similar to Microsoft Windows Explorer Differences between the Microsoft Windows Explorer exist within the Memory Card component when certain functions are accessed Refer to Microsoft Windows Explorer help part of the standa
149. onent Verifying Corract Configuration 25 Import Data link tables 82 SYSWIN data trace time chart files 56 Installing CX Server 4 IO Table component Access 22 Actual IO Table 21 149 Allocating slots in a rack 23 ASCII unit settings 24 Checking the IO table 29 Clearing the IO table 29 Close 22 Comparing an IO table 29 30 Counter unit settings 24 Creating an IO table 23 75 CX Server IO Table 21 Deleting an IO table unit 29 Editing software switches 26 Editing units 23 Hot swapping gt 30 Interrupt unit settings 24 Introduction 21 Page 164 Multiple units 23 Numerical control unit settings 24 Position Controller unit settings 24 Rack 22 Rack start address setting 30 Registered IO Table 21 157 Remote Terminals 24 Single units 23 SIOU units 22 SIOU Communications unit settings 24 Slot 22 Software switches 25 26 Software switches Controller Link 28 Software switches data link area settings 27 Software switches Ethernet 26 27 Software switches general settings 27 Software switches serial communications unit settings 29 Software switches SYSMAC LINK 26 28 Software switches SYSMAC NET 26 Software switches Sysmac Bus2 settings 28 Status bar 21 Sysmac Bus Master and Remote Terminal unit settings 24 Timer unit settings 24 Transfer from PLC 29 Transfer to PLC 30
150. onventional memory An area of CPU memory allocated to the storage of data Protocol for transferring files between host computers Page 153 FINS FinsGateway Flag Floating Point Folder Frame length FTP Gateway device Gateway network address Gateway PLC Group GUI Hard disk Hexadecimal Hierarchy High Link Host computer Host link system Host link unit Icon IDSC device type Import tool Input bit data area Input bit Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools Factory Intelligent Network Service An OMRON communication type supported by CX Server An indicator representing the condition of a process data area or Device A data format supported by CX Server A structure which organises the files in computer memory or on disk Also known as a directory The waiting time before data is transmitted across the network File Protocol Transfer A Device connecting two networks of different architectures together The address of a network acting as a gateway A PLC which acts as a link to another network A sub directory within a CX Server project hierarchy which contains points and or further subsidiary groups Graphical User Interface Part of a program that interacts with the user and takes full advantage of the graphics displays of computers A GUI employs pull down menus and dialogue boxes for ease of use Like all Microsoft Windows based applications CX Server
151. op monitoring errors 5 Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Overwriting Error Log Entries For PLCs only the overwrite mode depends upon the CPU type It may either overwrite the last entry in the Error Log each time or cycle through the Error Log and start to overwrite it from the beginning Overwriting is only performed when the maximum number of records in the Error Log has been reached Again this is PLC dependent 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu 2 Selectthe Error Log tab 3 Check the Error Log Overwrite Mode setting to allow the PLC to overwrite Error Log entries 4 Select the Apply pushbutton to activate the settings Select the OK pushbutton to apply the settings and close the dialogue Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Displaying the Error Log The PLC Error component can be set so that it is only activated when an error in the PLC actually occurs providing it is already open for example if the PLC Error component has been minimised it automatically returns to full size as the top window when an error is generated in the PLC 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Settings option from the Options menu 2 Select the General tab 3 Check the Activate only when Error detected setting Revision 1 7 Page 63 CHAPTER 6 PLC Error C
152. opic from the third step field and select the Display pushbutton or double click on the topic from the third step field Select the Clear pushbutton to restart the find operation Revision 1 7 Page 5 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification The Find operation can be enhanced by the use of the Options pushbutton and Rebuild push button Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation for further information Context sensitive Help The CX Server PLC Tools support the use of context sensitive help The relevant online help topic is provided automatically by selecting the current area of the display responsible for carrying out those actions Select the F1 function key to retrieve context sensitive help Some dialogues include a Help pushbutton when F1 cannot be accessed About CX Server PLC Tools Each CX Server PLC Tools dialogue contains an About option on the Help menu The About dialogue supplies technical reference information about that dialogue such as version and copyright information It also contains essential version number information that is required for obtaining technical support Use the following procedure to view the About CX Server dialogue 1 2 3 1 Select About from the Help menu 2 The About box is displayed It provides a copyright statement and version number of the component or tool within CX Server Status Bar The Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of many of the CX Server dialogue and PLC Tool windows
153. or other units 1 2 3 1 Access the Software Switch dialogue for an appropriate rack unit 2 Set the required CIO and DM area address in the CIO Address field and DM Address field Data Link Area The Data Link tab is used to control whether Data Link is generated automatically or by a specific Data Link table for S YSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET and Controller Link This setup is only used if the Node Type is Master The list box at the bottom of the chapter is only used when Data Link is set to one of the automatic options i e not specific 1 2 3 1 Select Transfer from PLC from the Options menu to transfer the current system area settings from the unit 2 Select the required unit and click the right mouse button Select the Software Switches setting 3 Adjust the settings as required Select Transfer to PLC from the Options menu to transfer the network parameters to the unit 5 Select the Reset Unit setting to restart the unit the written settings are activated in the unit Note If the unit which is being set is the one on which the current communication to the PLC is being made the PLC needs to be closed and opened before communications can continue Ethernet The Ethernet setup differs from SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET and Controller Link by not having a Data Link Area setup and by having two further dialogue boxes the IP Address Table and IP Router Table This particular interface requires that each device attached to the network h
154. ormation necessary to allow communications between different networks including local and remote network address details they are held in a specific area of PLC memory Refer to Chapter 10 for information regarding Routing Tables CS1 series PLCs linked to either a Controller Link or Ethernet network also use FINS routing tables CV series PLCS also have routing tables which unlike the C series are not dependent upon the networks SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET or Ethernet or Controller Link to which they are connected These tables are known as FINS routing tables A direct connection is known as a Local Routing Table A network connection is known as a Network Routing Table C series PLCs linked to a SYSMAC LINK network are unable to communicate with a different network and therefore do not have a routing table however C series PLCs linked to SYSMAC NET or Controller Link network do have this capability and so have an associated routing table These tables are known as SYSMAC NET and FINS routing tables respectively Data Link Tables provide a means of allowing a network of devices to share information The manner in which this information is distributed in a system depends upon the network to which the table relates The SYSMAC NET network contains one node acting as the parent node or Data Link server containing the Data Link table unlike the SYSMAC LINK network where a copy of the Data Link table is sent to all nodes on that network
155. ory cards A device which writes data to a memory card A data storage medium which can hold both programs and data Megaherts A link to a micro device acting as a host A spreadsheet application A file handling application part of the Microsoft Windows suite A windowing environment that is noted for its GUI and for features such as multiple typefaces desk accessories such as a clock calculator calendar and notepad and the capability of moving text and graphics from one application to another via a clipboard CX Server runs only under Microsoft Windows DDE functions communicating with other applications supported by CX Server use Microsoft Windows as a basis A device with the ability to convert digital data from a computer into analogue form and transmit it over a telecommunications line and also to convert received analogue signals into digital form A PLC operational mode which allows the device during normal execution to review the condition of the Data Link including the PLCs nodes on that link A variable number The format in which data is handled by a communications protocol for example ASCII or binary A unit that connects two or more networks together Page 156 Network parameters Network Service Board Network Node number Node NSB Odd parity Offline OLE Online Output Bit data area Output bit Output device Output Packet Parity bit Parity Path Peri
156. osoft Windows NT 4 0 or greater on standard IBM and compatible Pentium based desktop PCs CX Server PLC Tools utilities form part of other CX Automation suite applications CX Programmer CX Server CX Server PLC Tools have a close relationship with CX Server Runtime which is the communications middleware software for Omron PLCs For further information see CX Server Runtime manual Revision 1 7 Page 1 CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification About this Manual This User Manual acts as a reference for CX Server PLC Tools by describing its various concepts and abilities and provides the basics of using its dialogues and supplied utilities Caution This manual is referred to from other software applications that utilise CX Server for instance CX Programmer CX Protocol or SYSMAC SCS Subsequently some topics contained in this user manual may not be relevant The CX Server PLC Tools come with a context sensitive online help system which is designed to complement this manual and to provide a quick reference at any point while using CX Server PLC Tools when the manual is not to hand This general help system uses a fast hypertext system which allows progressively detailed information about any topic to be obtained by selecting keywords within the descriptive text Throughout this manual it is assumed that the reader has a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and knows how to use the keyboard and mouse select options from Mi
157. ote Terminal 54MH Remote Terminal and 122M Remote Terminal Revision 1 7 Page 28 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Serial Communications Unit Specific Settings Serial Communications unit specific software switches settings can only be set for CS1 series PLCs A Serial Communications unit Software Switches dialogue includes a General tab described previously The Port 1 tab and Port 2 tab are identical Settings can be specified for the Format field Mode field and Hardware field IO Table Management Changes made to an IO Table can be done by simply editing particular fields in the table Basic information can be changed by displaying the configuration selecting the rack or unit that needs to be changed and editing or selecting the new IO address or configuration information slot allocations in the IO Table can be cleared Select Clear from the Options menu An IO Table unit in the PLC s Registered IO Table in the PLC can be deleted Use the following procedure to delete an IO Table Unit 1 2 3 1 Highlight the rack unit in the IO Table to be deleted 2 Click the right mouse button and select Delete The CX Server IO Table component can be examined to determine if it has a valid configuration To check an IO Table select the Check option from the Options menu A message is displayed indicating whether the operation was successful or not The CX Server IO Table component can compare the local IO Table on the PC with
158. ows which allows Microsoft Windows based applications to be started CX Server tools are run from the Taskbar Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol An OMRON device An area of PLC memory containing instructions which can be loaded at a later point for use with other instructions 1 A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool The Text is also an export format of the CX Server Import tool 2 A data format supported by CX Server Page 160 Timer area Toolbus Tools Topic Transceiver Transfer from PLC Transfer to PLC Transition Area Transmitter UDP Unit number nits nknown pload U U U User Datagram Protocol Word Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools An area of PLC memory containing program timers and their related completion flags A network either C Toolbus or CV Toolbus allowing communications with a device via the serial COM port of a personal computer in a similar manner to SYSMAC WAY Data is transmitted along the network in binary format CX Server is made up of four tools The name of an aspect of a service application which identifies where a reference link is to be incorporated for example within Excel the topic would be the name of the worksheet to be used A device which can receive and transmit data The transfer of a program or data to a host either a computer or a programming device from a lower level or slave de
159. pheral Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools Network settings including information such as the maximum number of nodes permitted on a network and the waiting times between transmissions An interface which connects devices not PLCs to the network 1 Part of the PLC configuration based on the device type The number of Networks available is dependant on the device type 2 A number of computers linked together with a central processing point known as a Server which is accessible to all computers Networks affect CX Server in that further Network associated options are available if the computer is Network connected Number identifying the device located at a particular node on the network The number can be between 1 and 126 the maximum number of nodes available on an OMRON network A position at which a device can be located on the network consisting of a link unit mounted to a device or PLC which in turn interfaces with a peripheral device or a computer Network Service Board The number of 1s in a data transmission is odd The status of a device when it is not being controlled by a computer although it may be physically connected to it Object Linking and Embedding Used to transfer and share information between Microsoft Windows based applications and accessories The status of a device when it is under the direct control of a computer An area of PLC memory reserved for output bits The location
160. ponent 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Setup component 2 Select Transfer from PLC from the Options menu A confirmatory dialogue is displayed The PLC Setup component is refreshed with the details from the PLC Downloading PLC Settings The Transfer to PLC option loads the settings to the PLC Use the following procedure to download an IO Table 1 2 3 1 Ensurethe PLC is online before activating the PLC Setup component 2 Select Transfer to PLC from the Options menu confirmatory dialogue is displayed Comparing PLC Settings The Verify option compares the settings on the PLC with those on the PLC This option is helpful to confirm that a table that has been set up in CX Server and has been downloaded to the PLC agrees with how the hardware is set up Use the following procedure to compare PLC settings 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the IO Table component 2 Select Verify from the Options menu Any differences if any are displayed in the PLC Setup component Revision 1 7 Page 49 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component Revision 1 7 Page 50 CHAPTER 5 Data Chart Monitor Component CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component This chapter describes the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component and its ability to display either the PLCs uploaded data trace buffer or monitored data obtained from the PLC s memory areas during pro
161. ponent Toolbars Open Save Configure Trace Time Chart Zoom Out Restore Zoom Zoom In Scale Out Restore Scale Scale In Stop Trace Time Chart Trigger the Trace Time Chart Execute Trace Time Chart Read Trace Time Chart About Help gt DISIE lole a ier B Revision 1 7 Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl PgUp Zoom In Ctrl PgDn Zoom Out Page 143 APPENDIX C Toolbars Keyboard Shortcuts Memory Card Component Toolbars Cut Copy Paste Delete Rename Properties Large Icons Small Icons List Details Revision 1 7 Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl X Cut Ctrl C Copy Ctrl V Paste Ctrl A Select ate Refresh device Page 144 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Toolbars iiss o be ejas ge ale js x B Revision 1 7 Open Project Edit Project Open Close Project Device PLC Display PLC Information Set PLC Operating Mode Display PLC Error Status Show Unit Status Configure PLC System Settings Configure IO Table Configure C Series Comms Units Online Edit Routing Table Online Edit Data Link Echo Back Test Broadcast Test Ping Test About APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl N New Ctrl O Open Ctrl S Save Return Edit
162. procedure to delete an item from the SYSMAC NET Data Link Table 1 2 3 1 Select the node to delete an item and select the Delete Item button from the toolbar 48 2 A confirmation dialogue is displayed Select the Yes pushbutton to confirm the deletion of the item Select the No pushbutton to abort the operation Opening an Existing SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Use the following procedure to open an existing SYSMAC NET Data Link Table 1 7 Page 83 OMRON CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool 1 2 3 1 To open a table from disk select the Open button from the toolbar in the Data Link Editor dialogue A standard File Open dialogue is displayed 2 Select a file from the Open dialogue and select the Open pushbutton The SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Editor is automatically populated with the contents of the selected file Note SYSMAC NET Data Link table files are identified by the SM3 extension Logical Error Checking w The SYSMAC NET Data Link Table Check dialogue displays any errors resulting from validation of the address details entered in the table it is identical in appearance to the SYSMAC LINK Data Link Table Check dialogue shown earlier and is obtained in the same way Old Format Tables Data Link tables were previously held in SNT and SN2 file format The File Open dialogue allows these file types to be opened in the CX Net Network Configuration tool Use the following procedure to open SNT and
163. r from the menu select Table Delete Saving a new Data Link Table Use the following procedure to save a new Data Link table 1 2 3 1 Fromthe File menu option select Save or select Save As from the toolbar This will open the Save As dialogue 2 Inthe Save As dialogue enter an appropriate file name and select the file type from the drop down list Controller Link files have the extension cl3 Earlier versions using the DOS format have the extension clk 3 Navigate to the folder in which the file is to be saved and click Save Loading a Data Link Table from disk Use the following procedure to load previously saved Data Link table 1 2 3 1 From the File option select Open or select Open from the toolbar This will show the Open dialogue 2 Inthe Open dialogue navigate to the folder from which the file is to be loaded 3 Select the file type from the drop down list and select the file name Controller Link files have the extension cl3 Earlier versions using the DOS format have the extension clk 4 Click the Open button Online Functions Once the data link table has been created it must be transferred to the PLCs in order for the data link function to operate Ensure any table created off line is saved to disk Revision 1 7 Page 94 CHAPTER 10 Data Link Editor Connecting Online Use the following procedure to connect to a PLC online 1 2 3 1 Setupa CX Net project for connection online
164. rameter Area For a 51 PLC a Memory Card folder can contain subfolders Note In order to view or execute on the PLC a file from the memory card the file must be copied back to the PC folder Double clicking on the files in the list has no action associated with it since files cannot be opened across the communications connected to the PLC A memory card can be displayed for each connected PLC and allows their contents to be moved between destinations The operation is aborted if there is not enough space Snapshots of PLC Memory areas can be taken by transferring information from the Program Area IO Memory Area or Parameter area to the Memory Card folder For CV series PLCs memory cards can be either RAM EPROM or EEPROM EPROM and EEPROM cards can only be written to using the Memory Card Writer For CSI series PLCs memory cards can be either Compact Flash disk or configured EM memory There are three ways in which memory cards can be accessed Theycan be read from written to during an online operation using programming software Byinstruction via a program in the PLC Using the Memory Card component Refer to the associated PLC manual for further information The Memory Card component automatically detects whether the memory card is in place or not An error message is displayed if it is detected that the memory card has been removed whilst the Memory Card component is active Files held on the memory card can be
165. rd Microsoft Windows documentation for options and functions not described in this chapter but available within the Memory Card component Caution Memory cards must be formatted prior to use 3 PLC Memory Card NewPLC1 File Edit View Options Help Hae abies C518 CPU45 FileName Size Type Modified 3 Floppy Program Area Program Area 01 01 70 01 00 00 C ay 0 Memory Area ID Memory Area 01 01 70 01 00 00 25 Audio CD D Parameter Area Parameter Area 01 01 70 01 00 00 EWork on Delenn ES HWwork on Delenn H RussellB on Holly Datal Scratch 0 Work on Holl sD ata3 w Xfer on Holly Data3 work lt H E Utils on Holl XSysPublic Y H 6 Public on Holl Sys 2 x AA 3 objects 5518 CPU45 Z Revision 1 7 Page 65 CHAPTER 7 Memory Card Component The status bar provides instant help the PLC and CPU type and quick reference information describing how much space is available on a particular device for the selection in the left pane In addition to the devices and folders supported by the PC the Memory Card component also displays the connected PLC device In terms of the device folder structure of Microsoft Windows Explorer the PLC contains a Memory Card folder if available i e if fitted Program Area IO Memory Area and Pa
166. re use Select the Upload pushbutton from the Data Trace Configuration dialogue Managing the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Use the following functions to manage the Data Trace or Time Chart Monitor 9 Select the Execute button from the toolbar to execute a data trace time chart monitor Select the Trigger button from the toolbar to set the trigger condition so that execution will end normally Select the Stop button from the toolbar to stop a data trace time chart monitor Select the Read button from the toolbar to upload the data trace This may take a few moments the status of the Read function can be verified by the information supplied in the status bar The Read button is not used for the Time Chart Monitor mode of operation Revision 1 7 Page 54 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component Saving Data Trace Settings Data Trace settings can be stored on file together with the results of the Data Trace via a standard File Save dialogue Use the following procedure to save Data Trace settings 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Save button from the toolbar The Save dialogue is displayed 2 A standard File Save dialogue is displayed Enter a file name in the File name field and select the Save pushbutton Data Trace files have a CDT extension Retrieving Data Trace Time Monitor Settings Data Traces can be stored on file and retrieved for later analysis Settings may be retrieved from a projec
167. red but this is dependent upon removal of the cause of the error in the PLC and the PLC s operating mode When the PLC is in Program Mode all errors can be cleared when in Monitor mode only the last error can be cleared It is not always possible to clear an error when the PLC is in Run mode in this instance a dialogue is displayed which allows an attempt to be made at clearing the error Providing the cause of the error has been rectified the error can be cleared although the PLC mode may need to be switched to achieve this Use the following procedure to clear errors 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Errors tab in the PLC Error component 2 Select the Clear pushbutton There are three types of errors that can be recorded Fatal error Program execution is halted and the PLC error indicator is constantly illuminated PS Warning error non fatal The PLC error indicator flashes a No errors PLC is operating normally Error Log The Error Log tab of the PLC Error component displays the error history of the associated PLC including entry number date and time of occurrence if date and time stamping is supported by the PLC code position and error details The icon shown against the Entry number indicates the error status unlike the Errors tab there 15 no Status column Use the following procedure to clear the Error Log 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Error Log tab in the PLC Error component 2 Select the Clear pushbutton Note
168. represents an empty extension This icon represents a unit or empty slot This icon represents a rack that contains units Eag To expand the IO Table select this icon collapse the IO Table select this icon For CV series PLCs SIOU units are shown on the IO Table tree as a separate rack For CS1 series PLCSs SIOU units are all integrated into the main rack Whilst in online mode operations can be selected that affect the PLC for instance creating an IO Table These options are only available when the PLC is in the correct mode of operation for programming The IO Table component can be forced to be displayed in focus by selecting Always on top from the Options menu For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information Access to the IO Table component is from the invoking application or via the CX Net Network Configuration Tool Refer to Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool for further details close the IO Table dialogue select the Close button in the title bar Revision 1 7 Page 22 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Unit Settings Creating an IO Table Creation of an IO Table whilst connected to a PLC causes the Actual IO Table in the hardware to be written to the Registered IO Table An IO Table can also be edited offline and stored to file this method is usually employed when designing a PLC s
169. rmed Basic Software Switches setup only CompoBus D Master Software Switches setup only Controller Link Ethernet Host Link ISA Board Unit Software Switches setup only ME Net Software Switches setup only Mini map Software Switches setup only M Net Software Switches setup only Motion Controller Software Switches setup only PC Software Switches setup only Syslink Sysmac Bus Master 9 SysNet For CS1 series PLCs SIOU Communications Units the following Unit Setup and Software Switches setup can be performed Controller Link Unit Device Net and Open Network controllers Ethernet Unit Serial Communications Unit Software Switches setup only Most of the settings for SIOU Communications Units should have been set via the PLC setup component Refer to Chapter 4 PLC Setup component for further details Refer to Chapter 3 Unit Setup and Software Switches for further information Caution Setup to SIOUs that have already been registered should be applied carefully Verifying Correct Configuration If a change is made to the IO configuration that affects a type of IO word or the number of words required by a unit for instance adding or removing units an IO verification error occurs Select Verify from the Options menu to ensure that an IO verification error has not occurred If an error has occurred use the procedures explained in Chapter 3 Creating an I
170. rom the PLC menu Setting the PLC Mode The main window of the CX Net Network Configuration tool shows the current operating mode of the connected PLC The PLC Set Mode dialogue allows this to be changed The run modes available to a PLC depend upon the PLC device type Use the following procedure to set the PLC Mode 1 2 3 1 EST Revision 1 7 EB Open a CX Server project by selecting the Open button from the toolbar or create a new project If required add a device to the CX Server project by selecting Add Device from the Project menu and edit the CX Server project by selecting the Edit Project button from the toolbar Select the Open Project Device button from the toolbar to open connections to the device Select the Set PLC Operating Mode button from the toolbar or select the Set Mode command from the PLc menu Click on the required Operating Mode setting Select the Set pushbutton A confirmation dialogue appears confirm the operation Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialogue Page 76 Clearing PLC Errors CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Errors error logs and messages generated by a PLC can be examined and cleared if possible via the PLC Error Component Select the Display PLC Error Status button on the toolbar or select the PLC Error Status command from the PLC menu Refer to Chapter 6 PLC Error Component for more information Creating an IO Table 9 The PLCs I
171. rt bit 7 bit data 2 stop bits and Even parity Customised port settings can be entered by deselecting the Default setting 2 Select CTS Control setting to enable use of CTS 3 Setthe Unit Number setting for the selected PLC Set the Delay value a pre set transmission delay in the range 0000 to 9999 for BCD this is in 10ms units The following entries cannot be amended Link Words These word addresses are fixed at LROO to LR63 or bit addresses from LR0000 to LR6315 Start Code and End Code The message start and end codes NT Link Max Peripheral Port The Peripheral Port tab of the PLC Setup component defines the connection between the PC and PLC The default settings may be used or an alternative communications protocol defined Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Peripheral Port tab 1 2 3 1 The Port Settings default to 9600 bps 1 start bit 7 bit data 2 stop bits and Even parity Customised port settings can be entered by deselecting the Default setting 2 Setthe Unit Number setting for the selected PLC The NT Link Max setting cannot be amended Revision 1 7 Page 36 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component Peripheral Service Note that this tab is only available for the CS1 H and CJ1 H PLCs CS1G H CS1H H and CJ1H H The tabbed dialog is split into three sections as follows Sync Async Comms Execution Mode The default for this option is Not Specified and as such m
172. rver PC Tools CX Server PLC Tools Software PLC Tools are a collection of utilities and programs that provide configuration and control for Omron PLCs and Networks CX Server PLC Tools consists of the following components PLC Memory component This component allows the user to view edit and monitor either channels words or individual bits in areas of the PLC 10 Table component This component retrieves and configures PLC rack and address data PLC Setup component This component retrieves and configures PLC setting data Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component This component records and displays data obtained from the PLC s memory areas during program execution PLC Error component This component displays and manages PLC errors Memory Card component This component manages the file storage to and from PLC memory cards PLC Clock component This component configures and displays the PLC clock Routing Table component This component manages the routing tables which allow PLC internode communications DataLink Editor component This component allows configuration and modification of the datalink tables which allows data to be transferred between PLCs without any other programming CX Net Network Configuration tool This tool consists of a suite of programs allowing the management of Networks for OMRON PLCs CX Server runs within the Microsoft Windows environment Microsoft Windows 95 or greater or Micr
173. s 59 Error log settings 59 Error types 58 Errors 58 Introduction 57 Manual updates to the error log 60 Messages 59 Overwriting error log entries 61 PLC settings 38 Refreshing the error log 60 Status bar 57 Time monitoring settings 59 User interface 57 PLC Memory Arears 113 PLC Memory component Access 9 Address area 14 Clearing and Filling Data Areas 13 Clearing data areas 13 Clearing forced bits 16 Close 9 33 57 83 Comparing PLC and PC values 12 Copy 18 Copying forced bits 16 Cut 18 Data areas 10 Deleting data areas 13 Deleting forced bits 16 Deleting rows 15 Display formats 11 13 15 18 Displaying forced status 15 Editing Data 11 Editing data areas 11 Filling data areas 13 Forced settings 15 Forcing data 15 Inserting rows 15 Introduction 9 Monitoring address areas 14 Monitoring data areas 13 Opening files 17 Paste 18 Preferences 18 Print preview 17 Page 166 Print setup 18 Printing data areas 17 Removing rows 15 Resize columns 10 Resize rows 10 Saving data to a CX Server project 16 Saving data to 17 Status bar 9 Transfer from PLC 11 Transfer to PLC 12 Updating forced status 16 User interface 9 Viewing PLC memory 10 Zoom 11 PLC Memory Management 16 PLC Memory Preferences 18 PLC Setting CS1 Series 33 PL
174. s added allowing specific SYSMAC LINK network operation For Controller Link end connections a new Controller Link menu is added allowing specific Controller Link network operation When a physical connection has been made the status of the PLC in the status bar changes to Online with the current mode of the PLC The connection lines change colour to green to also denote the PLC is online In addition the actual values for Node and Network are displayed together with details of the device actually connected rather than what is defined in the CX Server project for that setting When a connection is made to an Ethernet network the Node box changes to a drop down list allowing the node to be changed in order to connect to a new PLC If a node is selected but there is nothing there then no information is shown Returning to offline operation causes a return to the original CX Server project configuration settings in the Node and Network fields Upon connection certain menu options are made available depending upon the connection type The current operating mode Run of the connected PLC is shown in the status bar of the tool when making a connection or when a connection is broken the mode indicator shows Unknown indicator shows Run Stop or Monitor when a connection is properly completed CV series PLCs also support a Debug mode This mode indicator changes whenever a change is made in the operating mode of the PLC Note The mo
175. s to Save field Enter a comment in the File Comment field Select the OK pushbutton to proceed A standard File Save dialogue is displayed Enter a file name in the File name field and select the Save pushbutton PLC Memory files have a MEM extension Information saved to a file can be supplemented with header information set as a preference Refer to Chapter 2 PLC Memory Component for details of setting header information to a file PLC Memory component files can be retrieved via a standard File Open dialogue Use the following procedure to open a PLC Memory component file 1 2 3 1 Revision 1 7 Select the Open File button from the toolbar to open a PLC Memory component file A confirmation message box may appear if the file is already open Select the Yes pushbutton to save the currently open details Select the No pushbutton to discard the currently open details Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Page 17 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component 2 A standard File Open dialogue is displayed Select a file from the Open PLC Memory File dialogue followed by the Open pushbutton PLC Memory files have a MEM extension PLC Memory component data can be printed Use the following procedure to print details 1 2 3 1 Open the Address Monitor window from the Address tab or a data area window from the Memory tab 2 Selectthe Print Preview button from the toolbar A preview window is display
176. ss or a symbol from an invoking application L 23 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component Click on the Address tab of the PLC Memory component Open the Monitor area by double clicking the Monitor branch from the Data Area Workspace in the Address tab Enter an address in the Address field or select a Symbol to be retained from the invoking application InaSymbol field type in a Symbol name or select the Browse button to select a Symbol to be retained from the invoking application The corresponding Address field automatically detects and contains the address associated with the Symbol e Symbol has not been selected in an Address field type in a direct word or Note bit address to monitor Address notation for CS1 series PLCs and CV series PLCs is for instance DO 0 EO 0 to monitor a word 0 0 cf100 to monitor bits eje sjs e ss z When monitoring starts data from the PLC is displayed in the Value field in the format specified in the Format field The display format of the address or symbol to be monitored can be changed by selecting an appropriate button from the toolbar Binary Binary Coded Decimal Decimal Signed Decimal Hexadecimal or Text Any special address information is shown in the Attribute field The attribute of a bit can be forced It is not possible to force bit addresses that are read only Use the following procedure to apply a forced
177. ssible Memory Errors iei Eti aeui 66 Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool 69 CX Net and iC X Server Projects sassis te ee He PE prie 70 Setin IE 72 SYSMAC Tink ve nne get e e iat 76 Controller Link Settings TI Routing Tables 78 Data 78 Chapter 9 PLC Clock Tool erret turre Chapter 10 Data Link Editor 0 2 2 0 Data b ds S 85 Creating New Data Link Table ier reciente ie i tree rct nd 88 Editing the Data Link Table 4 ooo eme eden es eet 90 Online Eunctions e RR et RR RUE Endo 92 Opening an existing Routing 8 6 95 Creating a new Routing Table 96 Adding a Local Network ict iet terrier trc rrr ERE eerte cities 96 Adding a Remote Network c e etr emet etie eei e EE E Tos ET Sr ae 97 Editing the Routing Table reete te ec rrt 99 Error Checkin a tU FO PER P MERE Hee edepol 100 Additional Features o eiit ber petet E eie SA 100 Revision 1 7 Page 7 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Table of Contents continued Page Appendix Network Availability
178. symbols Chapter 3 IO Table Component This chapter describes the IO Table Component and its ability to edit PLC IO Table and SIOU Settings on a PLC Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component This chapter describes the PLC Setup Component and the procedures involved in the configuration of PLC settings Chapter 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component This chapter describes the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component and the procedures involved when viewing Data Trace and Time Chart Monitoring information in either Histogram or Trend Graph mode Chapter 6 PLC Error Component This chapter describes the PLC Error Component and the procedures involved in reading and clearing PLC CPU errors error log entries and messages Chapter 7 Memory Card Component This chapter describes the Memory Card Component and the procedures required to format access and edit a PLCs memory card compact flash and to transfer data between the computer or PLC and memory card compact flash Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool This chapter describes the procedures for establishing communications between PLCS across a network and ensuring that information is routed correctly to the target devices Chapter 9 PLC Clock Tool This chapter describes the PLC Clock Tool and the procedures involved when adjusting the PLC clock Chapter 10 Data Link Editor This chapter describes how the Data Link Editor enables a PLC to be configured so that it can participate in one or more aut
179. t Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write AR 0 27 Yes Yes Yes FC SR opt 253 255 bit 7 Yes Yes No omn No ve 1e o sm Saws vs Fo Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 136 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas SRM1 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel AMT tieng Write 0 bit 7 Special addresses MODE SRM1 V2 Device Group Special addresses MODE Revision 1 7 Page 137 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CV1000 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel Write 2047 DERE NEN EET C o 1023 Present Value Staus Yes ws resent Vato Sus ves FO TN o 3 Ye FC LR of re Ye 32765 2 4 8 Yes Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE CV2000 Device Group S Nen EDIT w o ws Nw Ye ve F6 m o own Nw Ye vs Fc pe o ares are ve No Yes Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 138 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CV500 Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel AMT E Write tec 3 m o Special addresses MODE CLOCK CVM1 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressin
180. t from an invoking application Select the Open option from the File menu A standard open window is displayed Data Trace Time Chart Monitoring component files can be retrieved via a standard File Open dialogue Use the following procedure to open a Data Trace Time Chart Monitoring component file 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Open File button from the toolbar to open a Data Trace file 2 A standard File Open dialogue is displayed Select a file from the Open dialogue followed by the Open pushbutton PLC Memory files have a CDT extension Note It is possible to open a file type that is not applicable to the current mode e g opening a Data Trace file when in Time Chart Mode To close a currently open file select the Close button from the file s title bar Recently opened files can be directly selected for opening via the File menu Revision 1 7 Page 55 CHAPTER 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor Component Displaying a Data Trace Time Chart Once uploaded the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component is populated with the required details ra PLC Date Trace Sample I O Dinsrstion View Options window alala slefa hel Seena Bl and Sect xD i i z TUTTA PA AT Te 400 375 225 300 275 250 225 M0 175 Second Secor Seconds Ei 1 Second 2 Seconds 2 Help press F1 C51H EPLIdS Hun Ide T
181. tee etie eee riter eee sete 47 Chapter 5 Data Trace Time Chart Monitoring Component 49 Sampling t e ene c ee eere te mide 50 Setting Monitoring Conditions 51 Managing the Data Trace Time Chart Monitor 52 Saving Data Trace ettet cett e eet b eite qub sete pe ette tese 53 Retrieving Data Trace Time Monitor Settings 53 Displaying Data Trace Time Chart eese ener 54 SYSWIN Data Trace and Time Chart Monitor Memory Card Errors ses 56 Revision 1 7 Page 6 CX Server PLC Tools User Manual Table of Contents continued Page Chapter 6 PLC Error Component 207 l2 p 58 Eror 58 Messa BS D od 59 Error Log be eee 59 Chapter 7 Memory Card Component 63 Operation creto eec Eee uet Beast wes 63 Memory Card Display ee RU a t RR ERU Bien NEU 65 Po
182. tering FAL to error log Memory Allocation CS 1 series PLCs can select either Memory Card or EM Expansion Memory specified file area Each time EM is selected the EM is reformatted automatically To use EM rather than Memory Card select the EM File Setting enabled setting and enter the EM Start File No CS1 series PLCs can use EM as file memory either as or as well as Compact Flash disk When transferred to the PLC EM is formatted In addition to the above the following settings are available for CJ1 H and CS1 H PLCs Background Execution 2 3 1 Timings Table data process instructions Check the tick box enable Table date process instructions String data process instructions Select tick this option to enable String data process instructions Data shift process instructions Select tick this option to enable Data shift process instructions Com port number Enter a number between 1 and 7 inclusive to set the Com port you wish to connect by Caution entering a com port number higher than the number of ports actually available will prevent future connections to that PLC The PLC Timings tab of the PLC Setup component allows cycle interrupt and event timings to be defined Use the following procedure when applying settings in the PLC Timings tab for standard CS1 PLCs When setting the timings for other PLC types follow the on screen instructions 1 3 35 fd Revision 1 7 Check the Watch Cycle Time set
183. that all values remain visible within the data area window irrespective of their display format It is best practise for this option to be set OFF when monitoring large data areas 4 Select the Prompt Before Closing an Active Monitor Window option if confirmation is required before closing a data area window that is being monitored 5 Select Beep on Invalid Input option to receive an audible beep when an invalid input to the PLC Memory component has been made 6 Select the Fast Window Update option to reduce the affect of flickering when monitoring 7 Selectthe OK pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The File tab permits the setting of header information into PLC memory component files Use the following procedure to change the file information 1 2 3 1 Selectthe Preferences option from the View menu 2 Select the File tab 3 Insert a file name in the File Name field 4 Insert a comment in the Comment field 5 Select the OK pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Revision 1 7 Page 19 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component Revision 1 7 Page 20 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent CHAPTER 3 IO Table Component This chapter describes the IO Table component available to C series CV series CS1 series and series PLCs and its ability to create retrieve and edit a configured PLC s rack and address data
184. the window s title bar to close the window Columns can be resized using the Resize Column button from the toolbar to fit the visible display area These options are useful when changing data format for instance to Binary The display of the Data Area Workspace can be controlled by selecting Data Area Workspace from the View menu The toolbar and status bar can both be turned on or off Select Status Bar from the View menu to control the display of the status bar Select Toolbar from the View menu to control the display of the PLC Memory toolbar PLC Data Area The Memory tab of the PLC Memory component allows monitoring and editing of complete memory areas as channel data EZ PLC Memory NewPLC1 x File View Window Help e ge e ss ss e ee Exeter qe bi e bi e qw e bd m7zra2zogsoor mmm E Ready CS18 CJ18 CPU45 Offline Z Revision 1 7 Page 10 ajaja Editing Data Data can be entered or amended in the data area displayed provided the associated PLC or memory area allows read write operations Use the following procedure to edit data in the Memory tab e ge x 28 1 2 3 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component When the content of a memory area is opened a window is displayed It is possible to Zoom in
185. ting Table dialogue and select the 5100 tab in the left hand pane and the Main View tab in the right hand pane Revision 1 7 Page 99 CHAPTER 11 Routing Tables PLC Routing Table File Edit Options Help Capa Sa Ex 4 515 2 16 45 Unit 00 Unit 01 nit 02 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 nit Unit D nit 05 Unit 06 Unit OF Unit 08 Unit 09 nit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 c c D U U gt gt Main View Overview Table View CS18 CJ1G CPU45 Network 10 Node 10 Progam 2 Select the Unit from the SIOU list to which the local network is to be added then right click on the that unit and select the Insert CPU SIOU option 3 From the Enter SIOU Details dialogue enter the Local Network Number This is the ID number that uniquely identifies the local network in the routing table Each new network must be given a unique ID number in the range 1 to 127 Local Network Type Select the type of local network from the drop down menu The network type selected will be displayed in the diagram 4 Click OK to close the SIOU dialogue and add the local network to the selected unit Adding a Remote Network Use the following procedure to add a remote connection to a local network 1 2 3 1 Open the PLC Routing Table dialogue and select the SIOU tab in the left hand pane and the M
186. ting and set the watch cycle time if enabled for the PLC the default is O ms Deselect the Set Time to all Events setting to enter a time period for all event processes this is entered as a percentage of the total cycle time Check the Power Off Interrupt setting and set if enabled for the PLC the default is Oms Set the Cycle Time setting to define the time interval for cycles Page 35 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component 5 Set the Scheduled Interrupt Interval setting to schedule interrupts to occur at regular intervals either every 10ms or a specific value can be set SIOU Refresh The SIOU Refresh tab of the PLC Setup component allows SIOU Status to be enabled Check the required Enable SIOU Status setting for each SIOU in the field Unit Settings The Unit Settings tab of the PLC Setup component allows timings for the individual rack slots associated with the PLC to be set Select the required slot s from the rack field and the required unit setting the default is 8 ms Host Link Port The Host Link Port tab of the PLC Setup component defines the protocol which allows the transferral of data between the PLC and the host PC default settings may be used or an alternative communications protocol defined Some of the options may not be applicable depending on the device type selected Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Host Link Port tab 1 2 3 1 The Port Settings default is 9 600 bps 1 sta
187. ts the execution process cycle by sending IO refresh requests Synchronised processing mode The execution and peripheral servicing processes wait for each other to complete the task in hand Consult the PLC operational manual for details when defining the execution controls Use the following procedure to apply settings in the Execution Controls tab Revision 1 7 Page 40 CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component 1 2 3 1 2 Note An operand can be indirectly addressed via the DM area in either Binary or BCD Select the Binary setting or the BCD setting as required Set the Step Timer setting for the SFC step instructions The default 15 0 15 For CV1000 2000 and CVM1 CPU21 EV2 PLCs EM can be used for indirect addressing of an operand The Step Timer setting is not available to PLCs Execution Controls 1 Use the following procedure to apply settings 1 2 3 1 Check the Measure CPU Bus Unit Cycle setting for the CPU to measure the service cycle Check the Detect Low Battery setting to flag PLC and Memory Card low battery Check the CPU standby on initialisation of bus units setting to ensure the CPU remains in standby until SYSMAC BUS 2 terminators are detected If this is not checked PLC operation begins regardless of the presence of terminators Check the Error on power off interrupts setting to ignore a momentary power interruption and not generate an error or leave un
188. tus and content stored in the system s database An application accesses this point data by establishing a link between the application and the database A point can have the same address as another and any comment entered against this address applies to all points at that location All PLC series support 8 point 16 point 32 point and 64 point Units CV series PLCs and CS1 series PLCs also support 128 point and 256 point Units Refer to the Run Time manual for an introduction to points Revision 1 7 Page 23 CHAPTER 3 IO TableComponent Counters Position Controller Numerical Control and ASCII Units Use the following procedure to apply unit settings to Counters Position Controllers Numerical Control and ASCII units 1 2 3 1 Allocate a slot to be a Counter unit Position Controller unit Numerical Control unit or ASCII unit The Enter SIOU Details dialogue is displayed 2 Enter valid settings for the Unit Number field Address per Unit field Input Words field and Output Words field Valid settings exclude those settings that have already been used 3 Select the OK pushbutton to complete the operation or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Additionally for Counters Numerical Control and ASCII units for CV series PLCs and CS1 series PLCSs the CIO and DM Address range need to be specified refer to Chapter 3 Software Switches for further information Interrupt Units Interrupt units are automatically
189. uld be entered in the box to the right marked SIOU The three remaining options allow either the Inner Board Host Link Port or Peripheral Port to be set as the Target Unit Set time to all events Set time to all events default 4 By ticking the checkbox the default as stated above will be set If the checkbox is not ticked then a value between 0 and 255 inclusive can be entered effecting a maximum setting of 25 5 255 0 1 This option is found in the Timings tab for all other CS1 PLCs Duplex Settings The Duplex Setting tab is activated by selecting the Duplex Settings option from the PLC Settings Options menu Revision 1 7 Page 37 Revision CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component With this option checked use the Tabs scroll buttons to scroll to the right and click on the Duplex Settings tab to bring it to the front The options in this dialog can now be set to provide the appropriate communications setup within the selected Communications Units The dialog is divided into five sections as follows Note The Duplex Setting tab is available for the CS1H H 65 and 67 but is only applicable for the CS1D series PLCs Operation Settings Run under Duplex Initial This option should be selected if it is required to run two Units in parallel with Duplex Initial execution Note that this setting only takes effect at startup or at the start of an operation It cannot be changed during an operation Return Auto
190. us to which a unit is fixed Random Access Memory PLC mode which allows data from the PLC to be read but not modified PLC mode which allows data to be read from and written to the device Page 158 Refresh parameter table Registered IO Table Relay network address Relay node number Relay table Remote network Remote Terminals Reset Root Root group Rotary switch Routing table Routing RS232 RS422 RTs Run Mode Serial Connection Server application Server Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server PLC Tools A table identifying the words in a Data Link to be refreshed for an individual PLC The internal PLC table this is the one used by the PLC when running regardless of the state of the actual hardware It can be read and for CV series PLCs written to by the CX Server software The end network address which a PLC communicates The number of the network node through which a transmission must pass to reach another network A table containing the relay network addresses node numbers and end network addresses used within a FINS system A network beyond the LAN to which access must be gained through a gateway or bridge Further units that can be supported by CX Server via the Sysmac Bus Master unit Turning a bit or signal OFF or changing it to its set value or to zero The highest level of a directory The highest level group in a CX Server project Indicates the method of c
191. ut 00001 can be used as a regular input High Speed Counter Synchronised Pulse Control Select the appropriate option to determine the parameters of the high speed counter If the option Don t use either function is selected the counter is disabled and the Counter Reset and Counter Mode option are disabled Counter Reset Select the counter reset mode of operation either Z phase and software reset or Software reset only Counter Mode Select the appropriate opion to determine the counters mode of operation Device Net Link Refresh Area Note This tab is only available for the CPM2 S PLCs 1 2 3 1 Standard Select this button to set the standard default settings for the I O Refresh Area Custom Select this button to make your own settings 3 Write These setting are the same as Read but without the option of selecting the AR memory area Revision 1 7 Page 47 OMRON CHAPTER 4 PLC Setup Component Area This option defaults to IR area 1 but can be set to IR area 2 DM area LR area or HR area Address This is the beginning address number Size The default is 0 However if the size is 0 for Write then the size for Read must be 1 or vice versa Any custom setting s maximum value is determined by what the Area and Address values before it were set to For example if IR area 1 is selected and the maximum address is specified in this case max 49 then the maximum size is 1 The size value
192. ut this Man al ss 02 052 ehe 2 CX Server 1 7 Features ote pe CHOC eR 2 System Requirements 33 siete eed hie ie eer erp et Pere Piper ere 3 Communications Requirements essere neret 4 Install tion 5 ere esie I I 4 Starting CX Server soon beige ter eit e D ee 4 Help and How to Accessit eee e eee tree 5 Technical Support as eens Gels Bevis SIS GAG SAIS Se AS BARA 6 Chapter 2 PLC Memory 552 9 PLC Data Ren Ue ede dee ee ACER 10 PLC Address Area Een em admet mede 14 PLC Memory Management 16 Memory Preferences eet ee 18 Chapter 3 IO Table Component 1 0 21 eee bebe eun epe edic 23 Table Management Iber epe epe 29 PC to PLE Communic ations ite ete Pete e iore deis 29 PLC Specific Features nee eC 30 Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component 0 33 C51 Senes PLC Settings ineo e eadem e eer eret eed 33 CN Senes PEC Settings eio deeem et 37 C Series PEC Set ngs iet diee Rete etre te 42 PC to PLC Communications
193. vice The transfer of a program or data from a host either a computer or a programming device to a lower level or slave device Contains flags indicating when a transition is ON or OFF A device which sends out signals User Datagram Protocol A number identifying an individual component of an OMRON PLC system configuration A component of an OMRON PLC system configuration The operating mode of a PLC that cannot be connected to See Transfer from PLC Protocol which directs information across a network to port numbers rather than to IP addresses A 16 bit unit of data memory Page 161 INDEX A About CX Server 2 6 150 access Routing Table Editor 95 96 97 Access Change PLC dialog 71 CX Net Network Configuration tool 4 Data Link Editor 81 Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component 50 Edit Project dialog 71 IO Table component 22 Memory Card component 63 PLC Memory component 9 SYSMAC NET Data Link Editor 81 Adding a Local Network 96 Adding a Remote Network 97 Adding Data Link Destination areas 90 Adding Nodes 90 Additional Features Routing Table 100 Appendix A Network Availability 105 Appendix B PLC Memory Areas 113 Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 141 Application 149 B Baud rate 149 Bit 149 Clearing and Filling Data Areas 13 Clearing PLC Errors 75 Closing a PLC 73 Communication Unit Setup 76 Commu
194. vice WAY NET LINK Link Net 5 00 powers le a rae ge pc oe eoe Revision 1 7 Page 111 APPENDIX A Network Availability CJ1G Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1G H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1H H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1M Device Group Gas Eres and WAY NET LINK Link Net vw ves ves ve ve cus ve ves ves cum ve vs ves vs ver cum v v ves ves ver CPM1 1 2 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CPU10 Yes Yes Revision 1 7 Page 112 APPENDIX A Network Availability CPM2 S Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net we ve ow pod Lj 1 Device Group Device Type RC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device NET LINK Link Net Leer T 38 TE 54 3533 oue v vs cuc o
195. y Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 130 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 51 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE CPU 61 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write 6655 SSS ee 6143 1 Special addresses CLOCK MODE CS1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Write Yes double Revision 1 7 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 327671 w CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45 BANKNO CS1G H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 42 42 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Revision 1 7 Page 132 OMRON APPE
196. y available in the following PLCs CSIG H CSIH H CJIG H and Monitoring Data Use the following procedure to monitor the data in PLC memory 1 2 3 1 Ensure the PLC is online before activating the PLC Memory component E 2 Select the Monitor button from the toolbar to monitor the PLC 3 Monitor dialogue is displayed Monitoring can be performed on the memory areas that have been opened in the PLC Memory component Select the associated setting to monitor that area 4 Selectthe Visible Area Only option to monitor the area visible to the window or the Selection option to monitor the area highlighted by the cursor 5 Select the Monitor pushbutton to accept the settings or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Once monitoring all changes to the data area are viewed By navigating around the data area window the visible area of the monitoring set by the Visible Area Only option changes to compensate Clearing and Filling Data Areas 29 whole data area can be cleared by clicking on Clear Data Area button from the toolbar A whole data area can be populated with a particular value Use the following procedure to fill a data area with a single value Revision 1 7 Page 13 CHAPTER 2 PLC Memory Component 1 2 3 1 Open a data area by double clicking a data area from the Data Area Workspace the Memory tab zl 2 Select the Fill Data Area button from the toolbar
197. y be edited when a device is not currently open the option is disabled when a connection is active Select the Edit Project button from the toolbar to edit a CX Server project or select the Edit option from the Project menu Revision 1 7 Page 73 CHAPTER 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool PLC Settings The PLC menu contains options that operate on a single PLC device within the open CX Server project including the setup of its units It also contains the options for opening and closing a PLC device Opening a PLC A PLC can be opened for communications once the associated CX Server project file has been opened Use the following procedure to open a PLC 1 2 3 1 Selecta device from the PLC Devices list If required add a device to the CX Server project by selecting Add Device from the Project menu and edit the CX Server project by selecting the Edit Project button from the toolbar Al 2 Select the Open Project Device button from the toolbar Note The Open option does not become available until a device name has been selected from the Project Devices list It may take several seconds to establish a connection If a connection cannot be made with the PLC s settings then a message appears showing this In this case it may be necessary to change the PLC s settings before trying again or checking that the physical connection e g wiring is possible For SYSMAC LINK end connections a new SYSMAC LINK menu i
198. y the PLCs in a Data Link An area of memory identified by an address An area of PLC memory holding only word data Data Trace Time Chart Monitor component Datagram DDE DDE management library DDE Manager tool DDEML Debug mode Decimal Default Destination network address Destination node number Destination node Device group Device type Device Revision 1 7 This CX Server component displays data obtained from the PLC s memory areas during program execution A packet of information which can be transmitted across a network containing routing information plus data Dynamic Data Exchange channel through which correctly prepared programs can actively exchange data and control other applications within Microsoft Windows CX Server through the use of the DDE Manager tool allows extensive use of DDE functionality See also Item Server server application and Topic A dynamic link library within Windows which allows dynamic data exchange to be employed A CX Server tool for allowing transferral of data between PLCS and a client application using DDE for example Microsoft Excel Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library A mode of PLC operation during which any errors arising from the currently active program will be flagged For CV series PLC only A data format supported by CX Server A value automatically set by a program in the absence of user input or on initial entry to an application such values

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